Question
What is the specialized structure in butterflies and
moths that allows them to feed on nectar?Solution
Insects with liquid diets, such as butterflies and moths, have a modified foregut that functions as a suction pump for extracting nectar or other liquids. This structure is known as a proboscis and is formed by elongated mouthparts that can be coiled up when not in use.
What term refers to the time between the first water supply to the land and the last watering before harvesting?
Which scattering phenomenon is responsible for the primary cause of the blue color of the sky?
Which stage of sugarcane is sensitive to water requirement?
Which phenomenon is characterized by an abrupt increase in temperature at some altitude instead of the expected decrease?
Which river's basin is associated with the Bhakra Nangal Project in India?
Which layer of the atmosphere experiences a decrease in temperature with increasing altitude at a rate of approximately 6.5°C per km?
Which form of heat transfer involves the actual movement of molecules in a medium?
The term 'albedo' primarily indicate?
What is the precipitation type characterized by small pellets of transparent ice, typically 5 mm or less in diameter?
World Coconut day is observed on _____
