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In mouth parts of Cockroach, galea and lacinia form part of
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The correct option is D Maxilla
The appendages of the 5th segment are a pair of maxillae which can also be called side lips. Each maxilla is made of a basal piece called cardo attached to stipes and palpiger, the last piece carries 3-4 segmented palp that carries chemoreceptors. At the apical end of the maxilla are attached galea and lacinia, the former functions like a cover and the latter is toothed and is used for chewing food.So, the correct answer is 'Maxilla'.
The appendages of the 5th segment are a pair of maxillae which can also be called side lips. Each maxilla is made of a basal piece called cardo attached to stipes and palpiger, the last piece carries 3-4 segmented palp that carries chemoreceptors. At the apical end of the maxilla are attached galea and lacinia, the former functions like a cover and the latter is toothed and is used for chewing food.
So, the correct answer is 'Maxilla'.
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