An insect, such as a moth or cricket, detects sound ____.
A) though specialized tympanic membranes located near the head
B) through a thinned region of the exoskeleton that forms a tympanum
C) through general mechanoreceptors on its skin
D) by using a specialized organ that measures the frequency of vibration of the surrounding air particles
E) through a series of mechanoreceptors arranged in a lateral line

Question

An insect, such as a moth or cricket, detects sound ____.
A) though specialized tympanic membranes located near the head
B) through a thinned region of the exoskeleton that forms a tympanum
C) through general mechanoreceptors on its skin
D) by using a specialized organ that measures the frequency of vibration of the surrounding air particles
E) through a series of mechanoreceptors arranged in a lateral line

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Insects like moths and crickets detect sound through a thinned region of their exoskeleton that forms a tympanum, functioning similarly to a tympanic membrane in other animals. This structure acts as a sound receptor, allowing them to sense vibrations in their environment.

An Insect, Such as a Moth or Cricket, Detects Sound