what creats the jump in mexican jumping beans?

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2007-02-20 08:11:05 · 3 answers · asked by STORMY K 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

The "bean" is actually a larval casing of a moth pupa. When it is warmed, the pupa becomes active, causing the bean to wobble.

2007-02-20 08:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by searchpup 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

A small worm inside the bean.

2007-02-20 16:16:43 · answer #2 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

There is a worm inside that moves around.

2007-02-20 16:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by Jabberwock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋