Q. The peculiar pungent smell of cockroach is produced by the secretion of
A) Pheromones
B) Flame cells
C) Abdominal glands
D) Cervical glands
Explanation
Pheromones are also known as ectohormones. These are secreted upon skin surface and produce characteristic smell by mature female cockroach, which is detected by the antennal chemoreceptors of male.
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