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How many pairs of legs are present in the cockroach?A. ThreeB. TwoC. OneD. None of the above

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To answer this question, let's analyze the anatomy of a cockroach.

Cockroaches are insects, which are part of the class Insecta. One defining characteristic of insects is that they have three pairs of legs. Each pair of legs is attached to a segment of the thorax. Specifically, cockroaches have:

A pair of legs attached to the prothorax (the front segment of the thorax)
A pair of legs attached to the mesothorax (the middle segment of the thorax)
A pair of legs attached to the metathorax (the rear segment of the thorax)
So, in total, a cockroach has three pairs of legs.

Correct answer: A. Three