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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But answer is D Siphoning type' please correct
But in many books shows that butterfly have siphoning type of mouth.Ref-nem raj sunda
Siphoning type