Insects Arachnids

ANIMALS WITHOUT BACKBONES

INSECTS

by Teacher Khairunnisa

​Sekolah Rendah Delima Satu, Kluster 3

​Animals without backbones

• Also known as invertebrates.​

​INSECTS

• ​The most common and diverse group of animals without backbones.

• There are many different kinds of insects.

• ​Insects are often called bugs.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN INSECTS​

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1. Has six legs

​2. Two antennae attached to the head

​Use to feel and smell

​3. The body is made of three main parts:

head, thorax and abdomen.

​Legs are attached to the thorax part.

​4. Have a hard outer body covering (exoskeleton) that protects their bodies.

​5. Reproduce by laying eggs

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Open Ended

BONUS QUESTION:

Is a spider an insect? 

If yes / no, give reason why.