#1
What is the primary function of grasshopper antennae?
To sense smells and tastes
ExplanationAntennae in grasshoppers are sensory organs that detect smells and tastes, aiding in navigation and locating food.
#2
Which body part of a grasshopper is responsible for producing sound?
Wings
ExplanationGrasshoppers produce sound by rubbing their wings together, a behavior known as stridulation.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of grasshoppers?
Complete metamorphosis
ExplanationUnlike insects with complete metamorphosis, grasshoppers undergo incomplete metamorphosis with three life stages: egg, nymph, and adult.
#4
How many pairs of wings do adult grasshoppers typically have?
Two
ExplanationAdult grasshoppers generally have two pairs of wings, enabling them to fly.
#5
Which family of insects do grasshoppers belong to?
Orthoptera
ExplanationGrasshoppers belong to the insect order Orthoptera, which also includes crickets and katydids.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a method of grasshopper communication?
Electric pulses
ExplanationGrasshoppers communicate through visual signals, stridulation, and chemical cues, but not through electric pulses.
#7
What is the function of the ovipositor in female grasshoppers?
To lay eggs
ExplanationThe ovipositor in female grasshoppers is a reproductive organ used to deposit eggs into the soil or plant material.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a suborder of grasshoppers?
Cetonia
ExplanationCetonia is not a suborder of grasshoppers; it refers to a different group of insects.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of grasshopper eggs?
Protected by a hard casing
ExplanationGrasshopper eggs are not protected by a hard casing; they are often laid in soil or plant material.