AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Grasshoppers are herbivores, they eat plants. They mostly eat leaves, but also flowers, stems and seeds. Sometimes they also scavenge dead insects for extra protein.

Detailed explanation-2: -Grasshoppers are an example of a herbivore! Some animals eat other animals, these animals are called carnivores and they are considered secondary consumers. Frogs and Owls are good examples of a Carnivores! Sometimes animals can be both primary and secondary consumers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most grasshoppers are polyphagous, eating vegetation from multiple plant sources, but some are omnivorous and also eat animal tissue and animal faeces.

Detailed explanation-4: -Grasshoppers are herbivores–they get their nutrients exclusively from plants. As such, grasshoppers have a beneficial effect on the ecosystem. Their droppings, known as frass, provide essential nutrients for growing plants that nourish birds and other insects.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are more than 100 types of grasshoppers, and they eat all kinds of plants. Some species eat weed plants and grasses with little garden value, while other species feast on vegetable crops, such as lettuce, carrots, beans, and corn, along with prized perennials.