Question

Differentiate male & female cockroach.

Answer 1

Male Cockroach	Female Cockroach
(a) The body is comparatively short.	(a) The body is comparatively long.
(b) The abdomen is narrow and 9 segments are visible in it.	(b) The abdomen is comparative broad and 7 segments are visible in it.
(c) The 7th sternite is not boat shaped	(c) The 7th sternite is large and boat shaped.
(d) The 9th sternite is attached with a pair of anal styles.	(d) The anal styles are absent.
(e) The wings are large and extend beyond the abdomen.	(e) The wings are comparatively short and remain up to the abdomen.