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Which of the following match is incorrect with respect to mouth parts in insects ?

A
Biting and chewing type - Grasshopper
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Siphoning type - Butterfly
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Piercing and sucking type- Mosquito
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D
Sponging and lapping - House Flies
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Solution

The correct option is B Sponging and lapping - House Flies
Generally, house flies don't bite. So their mouthparts are soft and are adapted for sponging up liquids. So the correct match for house fly is lapping and sponging.
So the correct answer is 'Sponging and lapping - House Flies'.

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