Insects
The tiny creatures that rule the planet!
A group of animals with six legs, a hard outer shell called an exoskeleton, and usually wings.
What makes them this type?
- Six jointed legs for walking and crawling
- Exoskeleton made from tough protein material
- Usually have wings for flying (some don't)
- Compound eyes that can see in many directions
Examples
Butterfly Complete transformation from caterpillar to winged adult
Ant Works together with others in a colony
Beetle Comes in thousands of different shapes and sizes
Grasshopper Can jump super far for its size
Motion Notes (for Animation & Drawing)
- Move slowly or quickly depending on the type
- Use their legs to crawl, walk, or jump
- Some fly using complex wing movements
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Hard outer shell protects them from predators
Internal organs are soft and protected inside
Fun Facts
- Insects make up about 80% of all animal species!
- The smallest insect is just 0.1 millimeters long
- Some insects can fly backwards!