Question

    Among the following insect groups, which one completely

    lacks chewing mouthparts, being specialized for fluid feeding?
    A Beetles Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Fleas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Earwigs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Grasshoppers Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Fleas (Siphonaptera) lack chewing mouthparts and instead have piercing-sucking structures used for extracting blood from hosts. Others like beetles and bees possess modified chewing mouthparts.

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