Q17
Sexual trimorphism is seen in
A.
Silkworm
B.
Firefly
C.
Stag beetle
AnswerD.
Khapra beetle
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Sexual trimorphism is seen in the Stag beetle.Trimorphism is the property exhibited by certain species of having or occurring in three different forms.
Adult male stag beetles have characteristic antler-like mandibles and can grow up to a whopping 75 mm in length. Females have much smaller mandibles and grow between 30 - 50 mm. Both males and females have shiny black heads and thoraxes and brown chestnut-coloured wing cases.