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Arthropods
A taxonomic group of animals that includes spiders, crabs, insects and centipedes whose bodies posses pairs of jointed limbs and in most cases an exoskeleton.
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bug
Animals; Arthropods
A wingless or four-winged insect that has mouth parts used for piercing or sucking. Aphids and lice are examples of bugs.
caterpillar
Animals; Arthropods
The worm like larva of butterfly or moth. They feed on plants and their bodies are covered in fine hairs.
cicada
Animals; Arthropods
An insect with a wide, flat head and transparent wings. Male cicada makes a loud sound with organs in their abdomens.
beetle
Animals; Arthropods
A type of insect with shiny front wings that usually cover and protect the hind wings when not in flight.
butterfly
Animals; Arthropods
An insect with a slender body and four wide, flat wings that are usually brightly colored and are active during the day.
centipede
Animals; Arthropods
A worm like animal that is divided into many segments, each with its own pair of legs.
cockroach
Animals; Arthropods
A brown or black insect with a flat body and long antennae. They prefer warm, humid climate and are mainly active at night.
