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Life Cycles - Experiment 2 - Insects: How does food supply affect the growth rate of grasshoppers or crickets?

Experiment 2
Insects: How does food supply affect the growth rate of grasshoppers or crickets?

Purpose/Hypothesis

WARNING: You should be aware that it is illegal to release or dispose of live insects in certain areas. If you are not sure about performing this experiment, ask your science teacher.

Troubleshooter's Guide

Here are some problems that may arise during this experiment, some possible causes, and ways to remedy the problems.

Problem: All the tadpoles are going through metamorphosis at the same time.

Possible cause: The water temperatures are too similar. Find warmer and cooler places to put the jars.

Problem: Some of the tadpoles are dying.

Possible causes: They are not getting enough to eat, or the water is too warm, too cold, or too dirty. Try feeding tadpoles...

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