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Which type of mouth parts does butterfly have?

A. Spongy type

B. Biting and piercing type

C. Lapping type

D. Siphoning type

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Butterflies have siphoning type mouthparts which are specially adapted for sucking nectar from flowers.

The main organ involved is a long, coiled structure called the proboscis, which acts like a straw to draw up liquid food.

These mouthparts do not bite, pierce, or lap — they are specifically designed for siphoning fluids.

This adaptation helps butterflies feed efficiently on nectar while minimizing damage to the flowers.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: Siphoning type.

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Comments (3)

  1. Ameer Uddin
    Ameer Uddin:
    8 months ago

    But answer is D Siphoning type' please correct

  2. Amar Kumar
    Amar Kumar:
    8 months ago

    But in many books shows that butterfly have siphoning type of mouth.Ref-nem raj sunda

  3. Gopi Anjana
    Gopi Anjana:
    3 years ago

    Siphoning type

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