Multiple choice general knowledge

True or False. Crickets have ears.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Crickets do indeed have ears, but they're located on their front legs just below the 'knee' joints. These hearing organs, called tympanal organs, are membrane-covered openings that detect sound vibrations. Female crickets use them to hear the chirping songs of males, while males use them to locate rival males.

Keep practicing — related questions