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

Question

Which of the following is absent in the mouth parts of housefly? (A) Maxillary patps (B) Epipharynx (C) Mandibles (D) Labruin

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

In housefly, mouth parts are of sponging type. These are adapted only to suck liquid food and not to pierce the tissue. In these mandibles are absent.

Q. Which of the following is absent in the mouth parts of housefly?

Maxillary patps

Epipharynx

Mandibles

Labruin

In housefly, mouth parts are of sponging type. These are adapted only to suck liquid food and not to pierce the tissue. In these mandibles are absent.