Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Biology Question 31

Practice objective / multiple choice question 31 from the 2024 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 31 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • BIOLOGY • objective

An insect captured from the surface of a pond displays: (i) an elongated body, (ii) fore‑wings partially hardened at the base (hemelytra), (iii) mouthparts adapted for sucking, (iv) tarsi bearing water‑repellent hairs that enable it to stand on water, and (v) it belongs to the order Hemiptera. Identify the family to which this insect most likely belongs and write its binomial name assuming the genus is *Gerris*.

Answer Options

A. Veliidae, Gerris lacustris
Correct Answer B. Gerridae, Gerris lacustris
C. Veliidae, Gerris remigis
D. Gerridae, Gerris remigis
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Gerridae, Gerris lacustris

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Biology Question 31. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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