The mites and ticks carry their mouthparts on a little anterior projection called the
A)hypostome.
B)rostrum.
C)capitulum.
D)pedipalp.
E)pectin.

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The mouthparts of mites and ticks are located on a little anterior projection called the capitulum. This is a specialized structure that allows them to embed and feed on their hosts. Both hypostome and rostrum are mouthpart structures found in different arthropods but not in mites and ticks. Pedipalps are structures found in arachnids used for sensing, feeding, and reproduction. Pectin is a sensory structure found in some arthropods.

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