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Reproductive System of Male Cockroach

ZZ/ZW type of...

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ZZ/ZW type of sex determination is seen in

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Snails

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Peacock

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Cockroach

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Platypus

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Solution

The correct option is B
Peacock

ZZ/ZW type of sex determination is seen in fish, reptiles, birds, butterflies and moths.

ZZ/ZO type of sex determination is seen in some butterflies and moths.

XX/XO type of sex determination is seen in cockroach and some roundworms.

XX/XY type of sex determination is seen in mammals and most insects.

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