Classifying Bugs

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What is a bug?

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A bug is a small insect or creature that has six legs and a body divided into three parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.

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What are the main parts of an insect's body?

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The main parts of an insect's body are the head, thorax, and abdomen.

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How many legs do insects have?

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Insects have six legs.

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What is an arachnid?

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An arachnid is a type of bug that has eight legs, such as spiders and scorpions.

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How many legs do arachnids have?

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Arachnids have eight legs.

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What is the difference between a centipede and a millipede?

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Centipedes have one pair of legs per body segment and are usually fast, while millipedes have two pairs of legs per segment and move slowly.

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Are centipedes insects?

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No, centipedes are not insects; they belong to a different group called myriapods.

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What do millipedes eat?

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Millipedes are detritivores, meaning they eat decaying plant material.

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What is the body shape of a centipede?

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Centipedes have a flat body shape.

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What is the body shape of a millipede?

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Millipedes have a round body shape.