JAMB Biology 2013 Objective — Question 13

Question 13 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Proboscis is a structure that is mostly found in

A. amphibians
B. mollusks
C. insectsCorrect
D. tapeworms

Explanation

All insects have mouthparts whose modification depends on the food the insect eats. The mouthparts consist of mandible, maxilla, labium, labrum, maxillary palp, labial palp and the hypopharynx. The sucking mouthpart is known as the proboscis.

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