Chapter 26, Problem 33A

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The reason for the chirping of crickets.

Introduction:

Crickets are insects that belong to the family Gryllidae. They have a flattened body and long antennae. They are insects, which have capability of flying and live in warm environment.

Explanation of Solution

The experiment to detect the reason responsible for the chirping of crickets. There could be two main reason for the chirping of crickets, reproduction and food. So, there should be a group that should be tested fir reproduction and one should be tested for food. The group in which the crickets continue chirping should be considered as the cause of chirping. Most of crickets of the group under observation for reproduction will chirp, as cricket chirp is for attraction of the females.