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What system do spiracles open into in a grasshopper?

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The question is asking about the respiratory system of a grasshopper, specifically what system the spiracles, which are external openings, lead into. This indicates an interest in entomology or insect physiology.

Answer

The tracheal system

The final answer is the tracheal system.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is the tracheal system.

More Information

In grasshoppers, spiracles are part of their respiratory system, which works differently from vertebrates. They do not have lungs, but a network of tracheal tubes that allow direct gas exchange with tissues.

Tips

A common mistake is to assume insects breathe like mammals. Instead, they have a tracheal system, which directly delivers oxygen to body tissues.

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