Description: Explore the incredible diversity of insect mouthparts with this engaging educational resource based on a TED Talk! This resource is perfect for high school and college-level students interested in biology, entomology, or natural sciences.The TED Talk delves into the five common types of insect mouthparts—chewing, piercing-sucking, siphoning, sponging, and chewing-lapping—revealing how each type is uniquely adapted to the insect's diet and lifestyle. Students will learn how scientist