Question

Chewing and biting type of mouthparts are also known as:

• A. Sponging Type
• B. Chewing and lapping type
• C. Sponging type
• D. Mandibulate Type

Hint:

Chewing and lapping mouthparts allow insects to perform both solid food biting and liquid food lapping.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The chewing and lapping type mouthparts are characterized by:
Combination of mandibulate and lapping adaptations
Example: Honeybee, which can chew wax and also lap nectar
Different from pure mandibulate (biting
chewing) or sponging types