Among insects,the upper and lower lips are sensory and are called the
A)maxilla and maxilliped.
B)labrum and the labium.
C)chela and the cheliped.
D)uropod and the tenson.
E)mandible and the maxilla.

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The upper lip in insects is called the labrum, while the lower lip is called the labium. These structures are sensory and help the insect to detect and manipulate food. The maxilla and mandible are also mouthparts of insects, but they are not part of the lips. The chela and cheliped are typically found in crustaceans, and the uropod and tenson are not related to mouthparts in insects.

Among Insects,the Upper and Lower Lips Are Sensory and Are