Question

Given below are two statements
Statement I: Plumose antennae are present in female mosquito
Statement II: Pilose antennae are present in male mosquito
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
• D. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Hint:

To remember mosquito antennal dimorphism: males have feather-like (plumose) antennae to hear females, while females have sparse, thread-like (pilose) antennae.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B