A Grasshopper Is Capable of Jumping Extremely Long Distances

question 73

Multiple Choice

A grasshopper is capable of jumping extremely long distances.What is the most likely explanation of the mechanism that makes this possible?

• A) The grasshopper's leg consists of an exoskeleton lever powered by two muscles that contract and relax in opposition.
• B) A hydrostatic skeleton within the grasshopper's legs allows muscles to push against body fluids.
• C) An antagonistic pair of muscles pull in opposite directions around a joint connecting two pieces of cartilage in the grasshopper's leg.
• D) There are two muscles within the leg portion of the grasshopper's exoskeleton,one that pushes and one that pulls.
• E) Hydrostatic pressure that builds up inside the grasshopper's leg is released rapidly.

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