Spermatophores in Insects
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Which term describes a spermatophore structure that is long and slender with a thread-like appearance?

  • Setaceous
  • Filiform (correct)
  • Moniliform
  • Serrate
  • What term would be used to describe a spermatophore structure that is bristle-like or bristly?

  • Serrate
  • Setaceous (correct)
  • Moniliform
  • Filiform
  • Which term refers to a spermatophore structure with saw-like or toothed edges?

  • Serrate (correct)
  • Setaceous
  • Moniliform
  • Filiform
  • If a spermatophore structure is described as consisting of a series of swellings resembling beads on a string, what term would be used?

    <p>Moniliform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a spermatophore structure that has comb-like projections?

    <p>Pectinate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A spermatophore structure that is branched like a feather would be described by which term among the options?

    <p>Pectinate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antennae is described as a string of beads with spherical segments and clear constrictions?

    <p>Moniliform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antennae looks more like a single bristle due to its very narrow segments?

    <p>Setaceous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antennae is an extreme form of 'serrate', being comb-shaped with extremely long expansions on each segment?

    <p>Pectinate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antennae is analogous to saw-teeth with segments that are expanded at their tips on one side only?

    <p>Serrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A string of almost identical tubular segments represents which type of antennae?

    <p>Filiform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antennae is characterized by very narrow segments that collectively resemble a single bristle?

    <p>Moniliform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the name Protura?

    <p>One-tailed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do Proturans primarily live?

    <p>Moist soil, along the edge of woods, under bark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Proturans said to be blind?

    <p>Lack of compound eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinctive feature of Proturans' abdominal segments?

    <p>Anamorphosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Proturans?

    <p>Presence of compound eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Diplura mainly found?

    <p>Under rocks and stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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