Question

What type of mouthparts are found in thrips?

A Chewing and lapping type Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Piercing and sucking/hemipterous type Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Sponging type Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Rasping and sucking type Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Explanation: Thrips have rasping and sucking type of mouthparts, allowing them to lacerate plant tissue and extract sap using their specialized mouth cone.

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