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Mushroom shaped gland in cockroach is located in

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2nd – 5th segment

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3rd – 5th segment

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6th – 7th segment

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7th – 8th segment

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Solution

The correct option is C 6th – 7th segment
Mushroom shaped gland is present in 6th and 7th abdominal segments of male cockroach. It acts as an accessory reproductive gland.

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