Question

9. Which of the following structures is not the part of the insects head capsule? (A) Vertex (B) Antennae (C) Pronotum (D) Tentorium??​

Answer 1

Answer:

Pronotum

Explanation:

The pronotum is a prominent plate-like structure that covers all or part of the thorax of some insects. The pronotum covers the dorsal surface of the thorax.

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Answer 2

OPTION (C) IS CORRECT.

(C) PRONOTUM

Explanation:

• Vertex is that part pf head capsule which is behind the eyes and towards the side of forehead.
• Antennae has a bristle and it has different types of sensory functions. It is present on the head.
• Tentorium is the internal skeleton of head.
• Pronotum covers the thorax in insects, mainly the dorsal surface of thorax. Therefore, option (C) is correct as pronotum is not a part of head in insects.