The long axis of head is horizontal and in line with insect body, mouth parts directed forward is type of head_______________?

Correct answer: A. Prognathous

  • A. Prognathous
  • B. Hypognathous
  • C. Opisthognathous
  • D. Opis thosynchous

Explanation

A prognathous head has the mouthparts directed forward, with the long axis of the head broadly aligned with the body axis. Hypognathous insects have mouthparts directed downward, as in grasshoppers.

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