Question

The number of moultings in a cockroach between hatching and the development of the complete animal are:

• A. Less than 7
• B. Upto 8
• C. Upto 9
• D. more than 10

Answer 1

The correct option is D more than 10

Moulting in cockroach is the process of shedding of exoskeleton / cuticle. Immature cockroaches are known as nymphs. The nymph is known to undergo the process of metamorphosis by the shedding of its skin. The nymph undergoes moulting approximately 10-13 times before developing into a fully grown adult coackroach.