Practice mode Entomology

What types of antennae do male and female mosquitoes have, respectively?

Correct answer D. Plumose, pilose

Explanation

Male mosquitoes have bushy plumose antennae with long hairs to detect the wing-beat of females, whereas females have pilose antennae with short, sparse hairs.

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