Question

D. With help of neat labelled diagram describe female reproductive system system of cockroach ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The female reproductive system of cockroach consists of two large ovaries. The ovaries lie laterally in the 2nd – 6th abdominal segments. Each ovary is formed of a group of eight ovarian tubules or ovarioles. They contain a chain of developing ova. Oviducts from each ovary unite into a single median oviduct. This is also called vagina and it opens into the genital chamber. A pair of spermatheca is present in the 6th segment which opens into the genital chamber..

Explanation:

Answer 2

The female reproductive system of cockroach is described below :

These are the parts which are included in the reproductive system of a female cockroach.

1. Ovaries : These are paired structures that are yellow in color. They lie on on both sides of the hind gut in 2nd to 6th segments.

2. Oviducts and vagina : The ovarioles unites in 7th segment and forms a common oviduct. The posterior region of the common oviduct is called vagina.

3. Spermatheca : These are paired structures located in 6th segment.

4. Collaterial gland : These paired structures secretes the ootheca.

5. Genital pouch : It is divided into 2 regions - genital atrium and the vestibulum.

6. External genitalia : 3 pairs of chitinous plate like structure or gonapophyses are present.