Insects
⭐ MasteredInsects have 6 legs and 3 body parts: head, thorax and abdomen. Bees help flowers by carrying pollen.
Ants can carry things 50 times their own weight.
All about Insects
Insects are small animals with six legs, three body parts (head, thorax and abdomen) and usually two pairs of wings. There are more known species of insects than any other kind of animal, and many more are still undescribed.
Insects go through different life stages. Many begin as eggs, hatch into larvae and change into adults. Insects pollinate plants, recycle nutrients and provide food for birds and other animals.
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Real-life uses of Insects
- Pollinating crops such as apples and strawberries
- Breaking down dead leaves and animal waste
- Feeding birds, frogs and spiders in the food chain
Frequently asked questions about Insects
How can you tell an insect from a spider?
Insects have six legs and three body parts. Spiders have eight legs and two body parts.
Do all insects have wings?
No. Some adult insects, such as fleas and silverfish, have no wings at all.
Which insect is the largest?
Some stick insects and certain beetles are among the longest, while the Goliath beetle is one of the heaviest.