Male genital aperture of earthworms is located in the segment

Options

A. `7^(th), 8^(th)` and `9^(th)` sterna
B. `7^(th)` sternum and `8^(th)` and `9^(th)` terga
C. `9^(th)` and `10^(th)` terga, and `9^(th)` sternum
D. `9^(th)` and `10^(th)` sterna, and `9^(th)` tergum

Answer

C

Explanation

In male cockroach, genital pouch is formed by `9^(th), 10^(th)` terga and `9^(th)` sternum.