Now let us see who can learn it first.
Charlie says we are taking a good deal of trouble over the hind legs of a grasshopper.
Very true, Mr. Philosopher, but let me tell you something.
When we have learned the names of the segments in the grasshopper's hind leg, we have learned the names of the segments in the legs of all insects.
You see all the legs are made on one common plan, and it is very convenient, as you will soon see, to have the parts named.
What a fine set of drawings of the grasshopper's hind leg we have!
Why do you suppose the coxa and trochanter are so small?
Yes, John, it is in order that the leg can move easily.
The grasshopper can turn its leg in almost any direction because of these small upper segments.