Grasshopper

/ˈɡræsˌhɒpər/ (UK), /ˈɡræsˌhɑːpər/ (US) noun

Definition

A grasshopper is an insect with long back legs that allow it to jump far. It usually lives in grassy areas and eats plants.

Etymology

“Grasshopper” combines “grass” with “hopper,” describing an insect that hops in grass. The name is very literal, matching the insect’s behavior and habitat.

Kelly Says

Grasshoppers have ears on their bellies and can hear with tiny organs on their abdomen. Their powerful legs store energy like springs, letting them launch themselves many times their own body length.

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