Nov 23, 2025 · insect, (class Insecta or Hexapoda), any member of the largest class of the phylum Arthropoda, which is itself the largest of the animal phyla. Insects have segmented …

Oct 20, 2025 · entomology, branch of zoology dealing with the scientific study of insects. The Greek word entomon, meaning “notched,” refers to the segmented body plan of the insect. …

Nov 23, 2025 · Insect - Diversity, Adaptations, Habitats: Insects have adapted to every land and freshwater habitat where food is available. Their large populations and great variety are …

Nov 23, 2025 · Insect - Adaptation, Metamorphosis, Diversity: Most insects begin their lives as fertilized eggs. The hatching of young larvae is achieved in several ways. Insects undergo one …

insect, Any member of the class Insecta, the largest arthropod class, including nearly 1 million known species (about three-fourths of all animals) and an estimated 5–10 million undescribed …

Oct 16, 2025 · Insect - Social Behavior, Colonies, Communication: Insect societies are gigantic families, all individuals being the offspring of one female. Insects feed on every sort of organic …

The three major segments of an insect body are the head, the thorax, and the abdomen. The head contains the insect’s antennas, mouthparts, and eyes. The adults of many species have …

Oct 16, 2025 · Insect - Metamorphosis, Adaptation, Morphology: Metamorphosis evolved as adult insects gradually adopted different modes of life from larvae. Insect evolution has paralleled …

Nov 6, 2025 · insect, (class Insecta or Hexapoda), any member of the largest class of the phylum Arthropoda, which is itself the largest of the animal phyla. Insects have segmented bodies, …

Nov 8, 2025 · butterfly, (superfamily Papilionoidea), any of numerous species of insects belonging to multiple families. Butterflies, along with the moths and the skippers, make up the insect …