Grasshopper Dissection Quiz

What type of animal is a grasshopper classified as?

• Reptile

• Arthropod

• Amphibian

• Mammal

What is the purpose of the spines on a grasshopper's tibia?

• To aid in digestion

• To attract mates

• To grab onto vegetation

• To sense vibrations

What is the significance of the grasshopper's jumping legs?

• For jumping

• For digging

• For fighting predators

• For swimming

How can you differentiate between male and female grasshoppers?

• By their jumping ability

• By their size

• By the presence of an ovipositor

• By their color

What is the main function of the ovipositor in female grasshoppers?

• To store food

• To sense vibrations

• To lay eggs

• To catch prey

What is the primary use of a grasshopper's large wings?

• For flying

• For protection

• For attracting mates

• For cooling down

What is the purpose of twisting off the legs during dissection?

• To make it easier to reattach

• For aesthetic reasons

• To avoid damaging internal structures

• To prevent bleeding

What is the function of the tympanic membrane in grasshoppers?

• For excretion

• For hearing

• For breathing

• For digestion

How do grasshoppers hear?

• Through wings

• Through tympanic membranes

• Through antennae

• Through legs

Why is it important to cut parallel to the exoskeleton during dissection?

• To make the dissection easier

• To avoid damaging organs

• To preserve the exoskeleton

• To keep the grasshopper alive