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(C) The mouthparts of a $Cockroach$ $(Periplaneta 	ext{ } americana)$ are adapted for feeding on solid food. These mouthparts consist of a labrum (up

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Cutting and biting type

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(C) The mouthparts of a $Cockroach$ $(Periplaneta 	ext{ } americana)$ are adapted for feeding on solid food. These mouthparts consist of a labrum (upper lip),a pair of mandibles,a pair of maxillae,a labium (lower lip),and a hypopharynx (tongue). The mandibles are strong,hard,and possess teeth-like structures used for cutting and grinding food. Therefore,the mouthparts of a $Cockroach$ are classified as the $Cutting 	ext{ } and 	ext{ } biting$ type.

The mouthparts of a $Cockroach$ are of which type?

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