Question:

Statement I: First pair of wings in cockroach help in flight and are called tegmina.
Statement II: In cockroach, arolia help in locomotion on smooth surfaces; plantulae help on rough surfaces.

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Tegmina = protective forewings in cockroach. True wings for flight = hindwings.
Updated On: Jun 2, 2025
  • Both I and II are true
  • Both I and II are false
  • I true, II false
  • I false, II true
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

- Statement I is false because tegmina are the first pair of forewings, but they are non-functional in flight; they only protect the hindwings. 
- Statement II is also false; while arolium and plantulae do help in grip, their described functions are incorrectly attributed.

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