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Peseudocoli is present instead of antennae for light perception in which order?

A. Diplura

B. Protura

C. Collembola

D. Thysanura

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Pseudoculi is present instead of antennae for light perception in Protura order.
Pseudoculus (plural pseudoculi, Latin oculus 'eye') is the name applied to various eye-like structures which are nevertheless not eyes. Amongst the organisms possessing pseudoculi are Protura, which their function is not well-known.
The Protura, or proturans, and sometimes nicknamed coneheds, are very small, soil-dwelling animals, so inconspicuous they were not noticed until the 20th century. The head is conical and bears two pseudoculi with unknown functions.

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