Advanced Science Primary 3 Cycles

How is the nymph of a grasshopper different from the adult grasshopper?

A The nymph has six legs, but the adult has only four.
B The nymph has wings, but the adult does not.
C The nymph does not have wings, but the adult does.
D The nymph cannot move, but the adult can.
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Step 1: A grasshopper has a 3-stage life cycle (Egg, Nymph, Adult). Step 2: The nymph looks like a smaller version of the adult. Step 3: However, the nymph is wingless and cannot reproduce until it reaches the adult stage.

Correct answer: The nymph does not have wings, but the adult does.

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