Question

Which of these pairs of abdominal segments are a part of brood pouch of female cockroach?

(a) 1^st, 2^nd

(b) 8^th, 9^th

(c) 3^rd, 4^th

(d) 11^th, 12^th

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This interesting question is from Animals Structural Organisations in section Structural Organisations in Animals of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) 8^th, 9^th

To elaborate: The 8^th and 9^th segments of the abdomen of the female cockroach are a part of the brood pouch or the genital pouch. The genital pouch is made of the 8^th, 9^th and boat – shaped 7^th segments.