Quick Answer: The Grasshopper Lifecycle kit shows the stages of the grasshopper Oxya chinensis, preserved and encased in a clear resin block measuring 6 1/2 x 3 x 1 inches.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
One specimen block, 6 1/2 x 3 x 1 inches
Specimens preserved and encased in clear resin
Shows the different stages of Oxya chinensis
Illustrates incomplete metamorphosis
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Species
Oxya chinensis
Specimen block
One, 6 1/2 x 3 x 1 inches
Encasement
Clear resin
Metamorphosis
Incomplete
About This Product
Students can compare the grasshopper, which grows through nymph stages that resemble small adults, with insects such as the silkworm that pass through a pupa. The resin block keeps the specimens intact for repeated class use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of metamorphosis does the Grasshopper Lifecycle show?
Incomplete metamorphosis. The block holds preserved specimens of the different stages of the grasshopper Oxya chinensis.
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