Which of the following is true regarding the head of a cockroach?

Head is oval in shape and is anteriorly attached to thorax.

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Head is triangular shaped and is anteriorly attached to abdomen.

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Head is triangular shaped and is attached anteriorly at right angle to the longitudinal body axis.

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Head is triangular shaped and is attached parallel to the longitudinal body axis.

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Solution

The correct option is C Head is triangular shaped and is attached anteriorly at right angle to the longitudinal body axis.
Head of the cockroach is triangular in shape and lies anteriorly at right angles to the longitudinal body axis. It is formed by the fusion of six segments and shows great mobility in all directions due to flexible neck.
So, the correct option is 'Head is triangular shaped and is attached anteriorly at right angle to the longitudinal body axis'.

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