How many segments are present in the abdomen of cockroach?
Explanation The abdomen is the posterior and largest part of the cockroach’s body. It consists of ten segments in the adult, and eleven in an embryo. It is broad in the front but narrows posteriorly. The abdomen is relatively long and narrow in males but short and broad in females. A particular segment of the abdomen has spiracles and stink glands, and the terminal segment carries appendages and some apertures. Final answer The abdomen is the largest part of the cockroach’s body, which is made up of ten segments. The cockroach embryo consists of 11 segments.
