I WONDER - Why Are Spiders Not Insects?

The video explains the five key characteristics of insects: an exoskeleton, a body divided into three parts (head, thorax, abdomen), three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and a pair of antennae. It highlights how these features help insects survive and interact with their environment. The video also distinguishes insects from arachnids, noting that spiders lack some of these characteristics.

What is the primary function of an insect's exoskeleton?

• To support their body

• To attract mates

• To help them fly

• To store food

How is the body of an insect divided?

• Head, thorax, and abdomen

• Head, body, and tail

• Head, wings, and legs

• Thorax, abdomen, and tail

What is the purpose of the jointed legs in insects?

• To assist in flying

• To aid in movement and escaping predators

• To help them swim

• To dig underground

What unique feature do compound eyes provide insects?

• Ability to see in color

• Ability to see in the dark

• Ability to see all around and observe multiple things at once

• Ability to see underwater

Why are spiders not classified as insects?

• They have a different diet

• They lack the five characteristics of insects

• They have more than three body parts

• They have wings