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Which type of mouth parts does butterfly have?

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Correct Answer: Option A
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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3 Comments
Ameer Uddin
Ameer Uddin 1 year ago
But answer is D Siphoning type' please correct
Amar Kumar
Amar Kumar 1 year ago
But in many books shows that butterfly have siphoning type of mouth.Ref-nem raj sunda
Gopi Anjana
Gopi Anjana 4 years ago
Siphoning type