Practice mode Entomology

Which head type has its long axis horizontal and in line with the body, with the mouthparts pointing forwards?

Correct answer C. Prognathous

Explanation

Prognathous heads, seen in predatory beetles and many larvae, have forward-directed mouthparts, whereas hypognathous heads point them downwards, as in grasshoppers.

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