The mouthparts of a grasshopper are adapted for

BIOLOGY
WAEC 2023

The mouthparts of a grasshopper are adapted for

  • A. sucking
  • B. chewing
  • C. grinding
  • D. absorption

Correct Answer: B. chewing

Explanation

Grasshoppers are herbivorous insects that primarily feed on plant material. Their mouthparts are well adapted for chewing, allowing them to consume various parts of plants, such as leaves, stems, and flowers.The mouthparts of a grasshopper consist of several structures that work together during feeding: Mandibles, Maxillae and Labium and Labrum



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