The probosis in the mouth parts of the butterfly is formed from
A. Galea of mandible
B. Galea of maxillae
C. Labium
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The probosis in the mouth parts of the butterfly is formed from Galea of maxillae.A long, slender proboscis is formed by the two galeae of the maxillae which interlock to enclose a central food canal. Only galea of maxillae of the two sides joins to form a long coiled proboscis.
Butterflies and moths have mouthparts specialized for probing into a flower and sucking out nectar.
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