Q88
The tarsal formula for meloidae is
A.
3-3-3
B.
4-4-4
C.
5-5-5
D.
5-5-4
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The tarsal formula for meloidae is 5-5-4.Tarsal formula is the number of segments of the tarsi, which has 3 numbers a-b-c, starting with the fore leg, then the middle leg, then the hind leg.
The tarsal formula is 5-5-4, but the tarsal claws of meloids are split lengthwise to give the appearance of four claws on each foot.
A tarsal formula of "5-5-4" means there are 5 segments in the fore leg's tarsi, 5 segments in the middle leg's tarsi, and 4 segments in the hind leg's tarsi.