what is the difference of anal cerci in male cockroachand in female cockroach?

Anal cerci are a pair of appendages at the end of the abdomen, arising from near the 10 th segment of the body of cockroach. These are present in both males and females. Anal cerci are important sense organs of the organism as they are wind sensitive and detect vibrations.

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 "Cerci" are pincer-shaped, or actual pincers.

Anus cerci are protrusions from the butt. Males have four protrusions: two cerci, and two styli. Females have two cerci, and no styli. On both sexes, the cerci are multi-segmented.

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