The genital pouch in the female cockroach does not have:
1. Gonopore
2. Phallomeres
3. Collateral glands opening
4. Spermethecal pores
Anal cerci in Periplaneta americana:
1. | are present in the 9th segment in both sexes |
2. | are present only in males |
3. | are present in the 10th segment in both sexes |
4. | are present only in females |
Which of the following is not a part of female cockroach reproductive system?
1. Oviduct
2. Spermathecae
3. Seminal vesicles
4. Ovarioles
The fertilized eggs of cockroach are encased in capsules called:
1. | Oothecae | 2. | Spermathecae |
3. | Spermatophores | 4. | Ovarioles |
1. | Collateral Gland | 2. | Phallic Gland |
3. | Mushroom Gland | 4. | Corpora Allata |
Identify the incorrectly matched pair regarding reproductive structures in Periplaneta americana:
|
Structure |
Body segment |
1. |
Testes |
4th – 6th abdominal |
2. |
Ovaries |
4th – 6th abdominal |
3. |
Mushroom gland |
6th – 7th abdominal |
4. |
Spermatheca |
6th abdominal |
1. | Males have a pair of anal styles, which females lack |
2. | Females have a more segmented abdomen than males |
3. | Males are generally larger than females |
4. | Females have a pair of cerci, which males lack |
I: | On average, females produce 9 to 10 oothecae, each containing 14 to 16 eggs. |
II: | The nymph grows by moulting about 13 times to reach adult form. |
1. | Paurometabolous with nymph moulting about 13 times to reach the adult form and the next to last nymphal stage has wing pads. |
2. | Paurometabolous with nymph moulting about 13 times to reach the adult form and the next to last nymphal stage has wings. |
3. | Holometabolous with nymph moulting about 13 times to reach the adult form and the next to last nymphal stage has wing pads. |
4. | Holometabolous with nymph moulting about 13 times to reach the adult form and the next to last nymphal stage has wings. |