Question

Which of the following external characters help in differentiating a male cockroach from a female one?

• A. Abdominal segments
• B. Anal cerci
• C. Anal styles
• D. Antennae

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Anal styles

Anal style are a pair of thread like appendages arising from the 9th segment of the male cockroaches. They are characteristic feature of male cockroaches and help in copulation.

So, the correct option is 'Anal Styles'.