Question on: JAMB Biology - 2024
Mouth part adapted for piercing and sucking is found in
A
housefly
B
grasshopper
C
mosquito
D
cockroach
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Correct Option: C
The mouthparts of insects are highly specialized depending on their feeding habits.
- Mosquitoes have mouthparts that are adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood. The female mosquito uses these to obtain a blood meal.
- Houseflies have sponging mouthparts for lapping up liquid food.
- Grasshoppers and Cockroaches have chewing mouthparts adapted for biting and grinding solid food.
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