Grasshoppers use their palps to feed on plants. Grasshoppers are insects of the order Orthoptera, which also includes crickets and katydids. There are many hundreds of known species of grasshoppers in more than 125 known genera. These incredibly abundant herbivores exist on every continent except Antarctica.
convertible laptop. A Windows laptop computer that can be switched to a tablet style. Also called a 2-in-1, the screen folds back all the way around, turning the machine into a rectangular slate. Because the keyboard is still attached, convertibles are heavier and thicker than regular tablets without keyboards. Convertible Vs.
A bond or preferred stock that may be exchanged for common stock in the company issuing the convertible at a certain ratio and/or a certain price. A convertible security gives the holder a great deal of flexibility. It reduces risk by guaranteeing a coupon payment or dividend while also allowing the holder to take advantage of a potential, larger return through the ability to convert the security. See also: Convertible option.