MCQs Entomology-21 Posted on August 5, 2025August 30, 2025Author agropublishers 0 1. Which insect appendages are primarily involved in the formation of the ovipositor? Antennae Mandibles Gonapophyses Claspers 2. Which insect appendage shows the greatest structural diversity across different orders? Antennae Legs Wings Mouthparts 3. The type of development involving no distinct metamorphosis is called _________ Ametabolous Holometabolous Hemimetabolous 4. _________ is the elongated mouthpart in mosquitoes that acts as a sheath for the piercing stylets and facilitates blood-sucking Hypopharynx Mandibles Labium Maxillae 5. In bees, which mouthpart primarily forms the lapping structure used for feeding on nectar? Maxillae Labrum Glossa of labium Mandibles 6. The primary function of antennae in insects is _________ Feeding Respiration Locomotion Sensory perception 7. Why are elytra considered important adaptations in certain insect orders? They protect the hindwings and abdomen They aid in sensory perception They are used for flight only They function as compound eyes 8. Which insect order is characterized by siphoning-type mouthparts, commonly referred to as a proboscis? Hymenoptera Coleoptera Lepidoptera Diptera 9. What is the primary function of arolium in insect legs? Digging Sensing humidity Jumping Clinging to smooth surfaces 10. The chemoreceptors on the insect antennae are known as_______________ Trichoid sensilla Campaniform sensilla Basiconic sensilla Tympanal sensilla Loading … Question 1 of 10
