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Grasshopper Notes MCQs

The document provides an overview of the external features of grasshoppers, detailing the division of their body into three tagmata: head, thorax, and abdomen. It includes short notes on the structure and function of each body part, as well as multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to these features, covering aspects such as the number of segments in the head and abdomen. Key points include the head's formation from six segments, the thorax's role in locomotion, and the abdomen's flexibility and reproductive functions.

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Grasshopper Notes MCQs

The document provides an overview of the external features of grasshoppers, detailing the division of their body into three tagmata: head, thorax, and abdomen. It includes short notes on the structure and function of each body part, as well as multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to these features, covering aspects such as the number of segments in the head and abdomen. Key points include the head's formation from six segments, the thorax's role in locomotion, and the abdomen's flexibility and reproductive functions.

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External Features of Grasshopper -

Notes & MCQs


Chapter: External Features of Grasshopper

Short Notes:

1. Body Division (Tagmata):


 The insect body is divided into 3 tagmata:
 - Head: Sensory & feeding
 - Thorax: Locomotion (legs & wings)
 - Abdomen: Digestion & reproduction

2. Head:
 Formed by fusion of 6 segments.
 Major sclerites: Vertex, Frons, Clypeus, Gena, Occiput
 Sutures: Epicranial, Fronto-clypeal, Clypeo-labral, Post-occipital

3. Thorax:
 Composed of 3 segments: Prothorax, Mesothorax, Metathorax
 Each segment has: Tergum (dorsal), Sternum (ventral), Pleuron (lateral)

4. Abdomen:
 Made of 11 segments, flexible
 Has spiracles (for respiration)
 Segments 8–9: Reproductive organs
 Appendages: Cerci, genitalia

MCQs: External Features of Grasshopper

Head
1. The insect head is formed by fusion of how many segments?

 a) 3
 b) 5
 c) 6
 d) 8

Answer: c) 6

2. The inverted ‘Y’-shaped suture on the grasshopper’s head is called:


 a) Clypeo-labral suture
 b) Fronto-clypeal suture
 c) Epicranial suture
 d) Occipital suture

Answer: c) Epicranial suture

3. Which part of the head lies between the compound eyes?

 a) Gena
 b) Frons
 c) Clypeus
 d) Vertex

Answer: d) Vertex

4. The labrum is attached to which sclerite?

 a) Vertex
 b) Frons
 c) Clypeus
 d) Occiput

Answer: c) Clypeus

Thorax
5. The mesothorax in grasshopper bears:

 a) Hindwings
 b) Hind legs
 c) Forelegs
 d) Forewings

Answer: d) Forewings

6. Which part of the thorax is involved in wing bearing?

 a) Prothorax
 b) Mesothorax and Metathorax
 c) Metathorax only
 d) All three thoracic segments

Answer: b) Mesothorax and Metathorax

7. The lateral side of a thoracic segment is called:


 a) Tergum
 b) Sternum
 c) Pleuron
 d) Pronotum

Answer: c) Pleuron

Abdomen
8. The number of abdominal spiracles in a grasshopper is:

 a) 6
 b) 8
 c) 10
 d) 12

Answer: b) 8

9. Abdominal segments are connected via:

 a) Intercalary plates
 b) Conjunctiva
 c) Sclerites
 d) Ligaments

Answer: b) Conjunctiva

10. Male genitalia in grasshopper are located on which segment?

 a) 7th
 b) 8th
 c) 9th
 d) 10th

Answer: c) 9th

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