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Morphology of Cockroach

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In cockroach sclerites are joined by
Terga
Sterna
Pleura
Arthrodial membrane

A

Sterna

B

Arthrodial membrane

C

Terga

D

Pleura

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The correct option is D Arthrodial membrane
The entire body of the cockroach, is covered by a hard chitinous exoskeleton. In each segment, exoskeleton has hardened plates called sclerites that are joined to each other by a thin and flexible articular membrane known as the arthrodial membrane.
So the correct answer is "Arthrodial membrane".

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