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Which of the following is absent in the mouth part of housefly?
  1. Labrum
  2. Epipharynx
  3. Mandibles
  4. Maxillary palps

A
Epipharynx
B
Maxillary palps
C
Labrum
D
Mandibles
Solution
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Mouthparts of a housefly are composed of the proboscis, short maxillary palps, labrum-epipharynx and hypopharynx. Mandibles are the used to crush, grasp and defend against the predators.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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