Meloidogyne is classified as what type of parasite? ((MCAER 2014))

• ✅Explanation:
Thrips are indeed classified under the order Thysanoptera. This order is characterized by their fringed wings (the name Thysanoptera means "fringe-wings") and their unique asymmetrical mouthparts adapted for piercing and sucking.

📌 Other Options Explanations:
-Option A: Hemiptera (True bugs): While also possessing piercing-sucking mouthparts, Hemipterans have distinctly different wing structures (half membranous, half leathery).
-Option C: Coleoptera (Beetles): Beetles are characterized by their hardened forewings (elytra) which cover their membranous hindwings. Their mouthparts are adapted for chewing, not piercing-sucking.
-Option D: Diptera (Flies): Flies have only one pair of functional wings, with the hindwings reduced to halteres (balancing organs). Their mouthparts are diverse, ranging from sponging to piercing, but they lack the characteristic fringed wings of thrips.