Q336
In Lepidoptera accessory pulsating organs are present in
A.
Scutellum
B.
Wings
AnswerC.
Legs
D.
Base of antennae
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
In Lepidoptera accessory pulsating organs are present in wings.In addition to the dorsal vessel ("heart"), insects have accessory pulsatile organs ("auxiliary hearts") that supply body appendages with hemolymph.
They are indispensable in the open circulatory system for hemolymph exchange in antennae, long mouthparts, legs, wings, and abdominal appendages.