Which of the following features helps distinguish forewings of cockroach from hindwings?
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a
They arise from prothorax
b
They are transparent and membranous
c
They are useful for flight
d
They are opaque, dark and leathery
answer is D.
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The forewings (mesothoracic) are called tegmina. They are opaque dark and leathery and cover the hindwings when at rest. The hindwings (metathoracic) are transparent, membranous and are used in flight.