The membrane at the side that can connect the tergum and sternum is known as
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Question
The membrane at the side that can connect the tergum and sternum is known as
- A. Mesentery
- B. Epithelium
- C. pleuron (Correct answer)
- D. chitin
Correct Answer
Option C — pleuron
Detailed Solution & Explanation
The correct answer is pleuron.
Key Points
- In arthropods (insects), the pleuron is the lateral plate/membrane connecting the tergum (dorsal plate) and sternum (ventral plate) in each body segment.
Topics covered: Arthropoda Cockroach Morphology