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Name the wings which help in flying in cockroach.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Wings in Cockroach**: Cockroaches have two pairs of wings. The first pair is known as the forewings and the second pair is known as the hindwings. 2. **Understand the Function of Forewings**: The forewings, also called tegmina, are thick and leathery. Their primary function is to protect the hindwings when the cockroach is at rest. 3. **Identify the Wings Responsible for Flight**: The hindwings are the wings that are primarily responsible for flying. They are more flexible and are used for actual flight. ...
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Knowledge Check

  • The wings are used for flying in cockroach are

    A
    both pairs of wings
    B
    fore wings
    C
    hind wings
    D
    none of these
  • Structures which help in distinguishing a male cockroach from a female cockroach are

    A
    Anal Siyles
    B
    Anal cerci
    C
    Colleterial glands
    D
    Ocelli
  • In addition to Malpighian tubules, which of the following also helps in excretion in cockroach -

    A
    Nephrocytes
    B
    Urecose glands
    C
    Fat body
    D
    All
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