Acridid (Noun)
Meaning
Grasshopper with short antennae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The large and destructive desert locust is an example of an acridid with a brown or yellow body.
- Some acridids, such as the clear-winged grasshopper, are brightly colored to deter predators.
- Arid and tropical regions around the world are home to numerous species of acridid, each with unique adaptations.
- When threatened, certain acridids will display aggressive postures to intimidate potential predators.
- Most species of acridid, such as the common field grasshopper, undergo complete metamorphosis.