Grasshopper Dissection

Grasshoppers are part of which phylum?

• Arthropods

• Annelids

• Cnidaria

• Chordates

Which of the following is not a characteristic of ALL arthropods

• Jointed appendages

• Exoskeleton

• Segmented bodies

• Gills

Which of the following is true about exoskeletons?

• Keeps arthropods dry

• Made of cellulose

• Permanently attached to the organism

• Found in all arthropods

Which region of the

insect's body is specialized for sensory functions?

• Head

• Thorax

• Abdomen

• Wings

Which region of the insect's body is specialized for movement?

• Head

• Thorax

• Abdomen

• Wings

What is the purpose of compound eyes?

• detecting motion

• able to focus

• making a visual picture

• detecting UV light

How are the ends of the legs adapted for holding onto plants?

• Small Spines

• Shorter

• Claws on the ends

• Jointed

How does the tympanic

membrane help a grasshopper?

• Detect Sound

• Jumping

• Detecting Light

• Detecting Motion

What system do spiracles open into on a grasshopper?

• Respiratory System

• Reproductive System

• Digestive System

• Circulatory System

How did you determine the gender of your grasshopper?

• Females have a definitive V shape (ovipositor) at the end of their abdomen.

• Males have a definitive V shape (ovipositor) at the end of their abdomen.