CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Abdomen of Male and Female Cockroach

In Periplanet...

Question

In Periplaneta americana, the wings extend beyond the tip of the abdomen in

A

males only

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

B

females only

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

both males and females

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

none of the above

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A males only
The wings of adult male cockroaches are larger and extend beyond the tip of the abdomen. This characteristic feature is not seen in females.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

2

Similar questions

Q. In Periplaneta americana, the wings extend beyond the tip of the abdomen in

Q. Describe the abdomen of female cockroach. Differentiate between male and female cockroach.

The development of Periplaneta americana is

Q. Select the incorrect route(s) for the passage of sperm in the respective organisms :
I. Periplaneta americana: Testes → Vasa efferentia → Kidney → Bidder’s canal →
Urinogenital duct → Cloaca
II. Rana tigrina: Testes → Vasa efferentia → Kidney → Bidder’s canal → Urinogenital
duct → Cloaca
III. Rana tigrina: Testes → Vas deferens → Seminal vesicle → Ejaculatory duct → Male
gonopore
IV. Periplaneta americana: Testes → Vas deferens → Seminal vesicle → Ejaculatory duct → Male gonopore

Q. Identify the hormone produced by the pituitary gland both in males and females but is functional only in females.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Abdomen of Male and Female Cockroach

Standard XII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon