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Which of the following is absent in the mouth part of housefly?

A
Labrum
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Epipharynx
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C
Mandibles
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D
Maxillary palps
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Solution

The correct option is C Mandibles
Mouthparts of a housefly are composed of the proboscis, short maxillary palps, labrum-epipharynx and hypopharynx. Mandibles are the used to crush, grasp and defend against the predators.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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