Which is the last pair of appendages in lobsters, prawn, etc., that provide swift backward motion and help protect developing young ones?

Uropods

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Pleopods

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Telson

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Parapods

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Solution

The correct option is B Uropods
The last pair of appendages in lobsters, prawn, etc., that provide swift backward motion and help protect developing young ones called Uropods. This is because they form a powerful tail-fin with the telson which is used for leaping backward.
So, the correct answer is 'Uropods'.

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