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Question

Biology Question on Structural Organisation of Animals and plants

Which is the cutting organ in the mouth parts of cockroach ?

A

Maxillary palp

B

Mandible

C

Labrum

D

Labium

Answer

Mandible

Explanation

Solution

Mandible is one of a pair of homy mouthparts in cockroach. The mandibles lie in front of the weaker maxillae and their lateral movements assist in biting and crushing the food.