Given below are two statements.
Statement I : In cockroach, the forewings are transparent and prothoracic in origin.
Statement II : In cockroach, the hindwings are opaque, leathery and mesothoracic in origin.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

Both statement I and statement II are correct.

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
Statement I: The forewings (tegmina) of the cockroach are mesothoracic in origin. They are opaque, dark and leathery, and they cover the resting hindwings.
Statement II: The hind wings are metathoracic in origin. They are transparent and membranous, and they are used in the flight.

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