Which of the following will be true for Periplaneta americana?
I: Nocturnal omnivores
II: Serious pests and vectors of several diseases
1. Only I
2. Only II
3. Both I and II
4. Neither I nor II
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In Periplaneta americana:
I: Flat extension of the upper body wall conceals head.
II: Wings extend beyond the tip of the abdomen in females.
 
1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
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In cockroach:
I: The head capsule bears a pair of compound eyes.
II: A pair of antennae arise from the membranous sockets lying in front of the eyes.
III: Mouth parts are biting and chewing type.
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
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In cockroach:
I: The abdomen in both males and females has ten segments.
II: In females, the seventh sternum is boat shaped and together with eighth and ninth sterna forms a brood or genital pouch.
III: In males, genital pouch of chamber is bounded dorsally by ninth and tenth terga and ventrally by ninth sternum.
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
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Which one of the followings statements is true for cockroach?

1. The numbers of ovarioles in each ovary are ten.
2. The larval stage is called caterpillar.
3. Anal styles are absent in females.
4. They are ureotelic.
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