Question
Biology Question on Structural Organisation of Animals and plants
In cockroach, the ootheca is formed by the secretion of
A
phallic gland
B
collaterial gland
C
mushroom gland
D
conglobate gland
Answer
collaterial gland
Explanation
Solution
Collateral glands are present in female cockroach as part of reproductive system. These glands are branched tubular glands opening independently on the dorsal side of the genital chamber. The secretion produced by these glands forms the oothecal case of ootheca