Angelica Carter
Is it an Insect?
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What characteristics do insects have?Do you know?
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Characteristics of Insects
Insects have three main body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.
Insects have a pair of antennae on top of their head.
Insects have a pair of compound eyes.Insects have three pairs of legs (six total legs).Insects usually have two pairs of wings, but not
always.
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Guessing Game!
Let’s see if you can guess which are insects and which are not…..
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Is it an insect?Yes or No?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/wildlife/5119960/Butterfly-numbers-plunge-to-lowest-level-in-25-years.html
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Is it an Insect?
YES a butterfly is an insect because: It has a pair of antennaeIt has two pairs of wingsIt has compound eyesIt has a three segmented body
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Is it an Insect?Yes or No?
http://health.allrefer.com/health/insect-bites-or-stings-black-widow-spider-1.html
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Is it an Insect?
NO a spider is not an insect because:It has eight legs instead of six It has no antennae
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Is it an Insect?Yes or NO?
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http://theodorescott.com/blog/2009/07/10/friday-photo-caterpillar-on-my-parsley/
Is it an Insect?
No a caterpillar is not an insect because: It has more than six legs It has no antennaeIt doesn’t have a three segmented
bodyIt doesn’t have a pair of compound
eyes
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Is it an Insect?Yes or No?
http://indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofscience/parasites-turn-ants-berries/ Next Page
Is it an Insect?Yes an ant is an insect because:
It has a three segmented bodyIt has a pair of antennaeIt has six legsIt has a pair of compound eyes
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Lets Review! So what makes an insect an insect?
1. An insect has legs.
2. An insect has a pair of eyes.
3. An insect has antennaes on its head.
4. An insect has three main body parts; which are the h , t , and a .
5. An insect usually has two pairs of , but not always.