Unit 3 Quiz 1 Grasshopper Dissection

What Phylum does a grasshopper belong too?

• Animalia

• Lepidoptera

• Insecta

• Arthropoda

The lower set of wings beneath the forewings, which are used in flight.

• Hindwings

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  Bi-wings

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  Forewings

• Quadruple-wings

A small round disc found on the abdomen of the grasshopper (on each side) which functions as an ear.

• Labrum

• Thorax

• Antennae

• Tympanum

The organ used to lay eggs, found only on females. Located at the end of the abdomen, with three appendages.

• Ovipositor

• Labrum

• Tympanum

• Maxillae

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Found on both sides of the mouth, just below the labrum. Look like an appendage with small legs protruding from it. Used to clutch and sense food.

• Cercus

• Ovipositor

• Labrum

• Maxillae with Palps

The upper mouth part which helps to hold food in place. Shaped like a spade and is clearly visible from the front.

• Cercus

• Ovipositor

• Labrum

• Maxillae with Palps

The first tagmata of the grasshopper (anterior).

• Head

• Thorax

• Abdomen

• Pharynx

The third tagmata of the grasshopper (anterior).

• Head

• Thorax

• Abdomen

• Pharynx

A set of large eyes that sense movement, form and distance, found on the head.

• Compound Eye

• Ocelli

• Labium

• Single Eye

The lower set of wings beneath which are used in flight.

• Pseudowing

• Hindwings

• Forewings

• Bi-Wings