Mark the following statements as True or False. Insects have spiracles on the lower surface of the body.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Spiracles:
Spiracles are tiny openings on the surface of the insect body.
They are located in a lining along each side of the thorax and abdomen.
These pores precede the trachea.
The oxygen enters the body of the insects through spiracles in the trachea and circulates throughout the body.
Similarly, carbon dioxide is expelled through the trachea into these spiracles and out of the body.
Final answer: This statement is True.

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