Question

Which is common for bed-bug, leech and mosquito?

• A. All are parasite
• B. All have anticoagulant property
• C. All are blood sucking animals
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Bed bug, leech and mosquitoes exhibit parasitic mode of nutrition. They are blood sucking animals. They feed on the blood of humans and other animals. The bed bug have sucking type of mouth parts. Mosquitoes suck blood through the proboscis which is sharp needle like structure. The leeches are known to have oral suckers which are used to suck blood. They also have anticoagulants in their saliva. This anticoagulant allows the blood to stay in the normal fluid state.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.