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Agriculture · Q520

Agricultural Entomology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 520

Q520

Immatures of Neuroptera can be classified as

A.
Scavengers
B.
Parasites
C.
Predators
Answer
D.
Herbivores

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Immatures of Neuroptera can be classified as Predators.
The insect order Neuroptera, includes the lacewings, mantidflies, antlions, and their relatives. The order consists of some 6,000 species.
The larvae are specialized predators, with elongated mandibles adapted for piercing and sucking. The larval body form varies between different families, depending on the nature of their prey.