Question

Chewing and biting type of mouthparts are also known as:

• A. Sponging Type
• B. Chewing and lapping type
• C. Sponging type
• D. Mandibulate Type

Hint:

Chewing and lapping mouthparts allow insects to perform both solid food biting and liquid food lapping.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Mandibles stay functional for biting and chewing.
Step 2: The labium is separately modified into a lapping "tongue" for liquids.
Step 3: The honeybee shows both features together, chewing wax and lapping nectar.
Step 4: Correct answer, Chewing and lapping type.