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About Insects
Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Earth, with over 1 million known species. They are characterized by a three-part body (head, thorax, abdomen), six legs, and a pair of antennae.
Insects have been on Earth for over 400 million years and have adapted to nearly every habitat on the planet. They play crucial roles in ecosystems, including pollination, decomposition, and serving as a food source for other animals.
Fun Facts about Insects
- • Insects make up over 80% of all known animal species on Earth.
- • Bees have five eyes—two compound eyes and three simple eyes.
- • Fleas can jump up to 150 times their own body length.
- • Dragonflies have been on Earth for 300 million years, predating dinosaurs.
- • Some beetles can support up to 850 times their own body weight.
- • Monarch butterflies migrate up to 3,000 miles each year.