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That's our friend, the mole cricket, a creature as interesting as it is unique. They aren't very big, usually around 1 to 2 inches in length, and are usually brownish in color. A couple of their unique features are their sturdy front legs designed for digging, and their long antennae that help them sense their surroundings.  \nSpeaking of surroundings, mole crickets don't live just anywhere. They prefer inhabiting warm, moist places, and you can often find them underground in fields, gardens, or near water bodies. Their super strong front legs, remember the mini bulldozers, help them dig intricate tunnels in the soil. And guess what? This is where they spend most of their lives, cozy and hidden away.  \nNow, you might be wondering, 'What does our friend eat while living underground?' Well, these little diggers are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and other small creatures. Their diet includes roots, grasses, insects, and even their own kind if food is scarce! When it comes to their lifecycle, they start as eggs, become nymphs (think of it as the teenage stage for insects), and then grow into adults, all within a year's time.  \nOur final stop on this journey is to understand how these critters interact with us and the world around them. While they might seem scary to some, mole crickets aren't harmful to humans at all. However, they can sometimes be a nuisance to farmers and gardeners because they love munching on plant roots. To protect themselves from predators, mole crickets can both fly and burrow quickly into the ground-a dual escape plan, how cool is that!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What color are mole crickets?  \n[A. green](A. green) B. yellow C. brown [D. red](D. red)  \n[2](2)) What defense will mole crickets do to protect themselves from predators?  \nA. play dead B. spit venom  \nC. camouflage themselves D. fly away  \n3) What are mole cricket's unique features?  \nA. wings and sharp claws B. bright colors  \nC. sturdy front legs designed for D. horns and sharp fangs digging  \n4) Are mole crickets harmful to humans?  \nA. yes, when they are nymphs B. yes, when they are adults  \n[C. no](C. no), not usually D. yes, at all ages  \n5) How long does it take for mole crickets to become adults?  \nA. one month B. one week C. one day D. one year  \n6) What do mole crickets use their front legs for?  \nA. swimming B. fighting C. digging D. jumping  \n7) Where do mole crickets prefer to live?  \nA. dry, barren places B. cold, dry places  \n[C. hot](C. hot), humid places D. warm, moist places  \n8) What do mole crickets use their front legs for?  \nA. Digging tunnels B. Climbing trees  \nC. Creating holes in trees D. Catching insects  \n9) About how large are mole crickets?  \nA. Microscopic B. About 1 foot  \nC. Larger than 6 inches D. Around 2 inches  \n10) What do mole crickets eat?  \nA. only other mole crickets B. plants and other small creatures  \nC. only plants D. only insects and spiders  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"I enjoy the dry and cold places. \"  \n12) \"We mole crickets hate to stay hidden. \"  \n13) \"My front legs are just right for digging through the soil. They are my personal bulldozers!\"  \n14) \"We mole crickets are really big, around 4 to 5 inches in length. \"  \n15) \"I never eat other insects, that's gross. \"  \n16) \"We live in the harsh cold of the mountains. \"  \n17) \"I often hide myself in the soil, in fields and gardens. It's cozy and safe. \"  \n18) \"My life cycle is quite rapid. 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