The Ins ect

The Ins ect

The Insect

insect insect

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 abdomen abdomen

antennae antennae

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 compound eyes compound eyes

forewings forewings

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 head head

hind wings hind wings

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 legs legs

thorax thorax

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 sting organ sting organ

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 abdomen antennae

head compound eyes

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 forewings hind wings

legs thorax

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 sting organ insect

insect insect

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 The Ins ect T he Ins ect

An insect is a tiny creature that has six

legs and a body divided into three
sections: the head, thorax and
abdomen. They range from flies to
huge beetles, and they are found
everywhere there is land.

i nse ct

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 The abdomen is the last section of the
insect’s body. This part stores the
insect’s digestive system, reproductive
organs and sting organs.

abdomen

The pair of antennae of an insect are

sensory organs that they use to smell,
taste, touch and has hearing abilities.
Antennae can also detect motion and
orientation, humidity and a variety of
chemical cues.

antennae

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 Insects have compound eyes, and
each eye is made up of many lenses
functioning in unison. This allows
them to see in every direction. Insects
can have dual vision system, which
means they can see both dark and
light and color.
compo und eyes

The forewings are the frontal wings in

an insect and are used in flight .
Forewings in insects differ according
to their species. Some have hardened
forewings like bugs, while others have
soft transparent forewings like the
dragonflies.
fore wi ngs

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 The head of an insect is where all the
main receptor parts are located. Here
you will find their eyes, mouthparts
and antennae.

head

The hind wings of an insect are used

for flying. They are typically delicate
and much smaller than the forewings.

hind wi ngs

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 Insects have six legs and are attached
to the thorax. The legs are used for
walking, running, digging, swimming,
grasping and jumping.

legs

The thorax is the insect’s mid-section

and it holds the wings and the three
sets of legs. The thorax is the central
location of the powerful muscles that
are used to operate the wings and
legs of an insect .

t horax

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 Some insects have sting organ or
stinger that they use to inject venom,
like the bees. The purpose of this
organ is primarily for self-defense.
For wasps, they use this for procuring
food.

sti ng organ

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