Question

Which of following characteristics are found in aerial insects?

• A. They have light body weight.
• B. Patagium is present.
• C. They have pairs of wings.
• D. They have haustoria for nutrient absorption.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A They have light body weight.
C They have pairs of wings.

Various characteristics are found in aerial insects as a result of adaptation for flying. They have light body weight, they have pairs of wings for flying.
Patagium is a special structure found in bats, which help in flying. Patagium is basically a thin fold of skin between forelegs and hind legs. Haustoria is a type of roots found in cuscuta (a parasitic plant) for nutrient absorption.