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