NEET Biology question

Statement 1 (A): *Periplaneta americana* is nocturnal, omnivorous, household pest.

Statement 2 (R): It is because it acts as scavenger.

(A)A is true but R is false
(B)A is false but R is true
(C)Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
(D)Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of ACorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Statement 1 is true: Periplaneta americana (the cockroach) is indeed nocturnal, omnivorous, and a well-known household pest. Statement 2 is also true, as cockroaches do act as scavengers, feeding on a wide range of organic waste; however, scavenging

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