Grasshopper Dissection Review

Grasshoppers are classified into what phylum?

• Arthropod

• Animal

• Mollusk

• Insect

Grasshoppers are members of what class?

• Arthropod

• Animal

• Cephalopod

• Insect

Grasshoppers are described as consumers. More specifically, their diet is that of a(n)

• herbivore

• carnivore

• omnivore

• autotroph

From front to back, the grasshopper's body regions are

• head, thorax, abdomen

• head, abdomen, thorax

• cephalothorax, abdomen

• head, cephalothorax, abdomen, thorax

A grasshopper can "hear" through the

• tympanum

• spiracles

• ovipositor

• antenna

Through which of the following would a grasshopper's respiratory system begin

• tympanum

• spiracles

• ovipositor

• mandible

Examine the image of the grasshopper. Determine the sex of it.

• female because the abdomen is forked

• male because the abdomen is forked

• female because the abdomen is rounded

• male because the abdomen is rounded

Examine the image of the grasshopper. Determine the sex of it.

• female because the abdomen is forked

• male because the abdomen is forked

• female because the abdomen is rounded

• male because the abdomen is rounded

Grasshoppers have compound and simple eyes. How many of each are there?

• 2 compound and 3 simple

• 2 compound and 2 simple

• 1 compound and 3 simple

• 2 compound and 4 simple

Select all that apply.

Farmers may describe grasshoppers as pests. Why?

• They are known to destroy crops.

• They are known to carry diseases.

• They are known to feed on other pests.

• They are known for having toxic larva.