Question
During an entomology practical, a student observes sponging mouthparts in an insect specimen. What is the most accurate interpretation?
Correct Answer: B
labellar surfaces absorb liquid food
Houseflies use sponging mouthparts to take liquid or liquefied food. The labella help spread and absorb food from surfaces.
Houseflies use sponging mouthparts to take liquid or liquefied food. The labella help spread and absorb food from surfaces.
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