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Why do grasshoppers jump?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 9/14/2023

because they can.

Actually, a grasshopper's hind legs are long and mobile so they jump to get around. As you might have noticed, they are small, so jumping will cover more distance than crawling around.

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

What else can I help you with?

What is the movement of grasshoppers?

Grasshoppers can walk, fly and Jump.

Why are grasshopper named grasshoppers?

Think about it. They live in a grassy environment. And the jump.. or hop. Grasshoppers! :)

How a cricket moves?

They jump, like grasshoppers.

What do grasshoppers wings do?

help them jump higher

Can grasshoppers jump backwards?

yes grasshoppers can in dead amazingly jump backwards yep they can jump backwards

What characteristic of grasshoppers makes them jumpers?

Large back legs act as catapults to allow grasshoppers to jump.

Why grasshoppers jumps?

Grasshopppers jump because they can if they feel like it, we live in a free country and if he wanna jump he will jump

Are grasshoppers jointed legs?

yes...how would they be able to jump

What are Grasshoppers like?

They are like small incets that can fly when they jump

Do grasshoppers like being still allot?

no. they jump on people.ALOT!

Why do grasshoppers have wings and legs?

Legs=so they can jump Wings=So they can extra jump higher from predators.

What small bugs jump around in the garden?

Fleas and grasshoppers are small bugs that jump around in the garden.