What is the alternative name for tongue of cockroach why
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Hypopharynx acts as a tongue in cockroach and lies within cavity enclosed by the mouthparts.
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● The alternative name for tongue of cockroach is hypopharynx.
● Hypopharynx is considered as tongue in cockroach because it helps in movement of food in the pre oral cavity of cockroach.
● The hypopharynx is found medially to the mandibles and the maxillae.
● It is behind the preoral cavity and before the labium.
● The hypopharynx is for the most part membraneous and intently with the salivary organs and additionally salivary pipes.
● The hypopharynx capacities as a tongue, moving nourishment around in the preoral pit.
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