1. Insects
What are insects?
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2. Insects are the most diverse and numerous of the arthropods.
1.1 million different species.

3. Characteristics of insects
The body is divided in three segments:l
Head which contains the eyes and the antennae.

4. Characteristics of insects
Thorax where the six legs are attached, and two or four wings.

5. Characteristics of insects
Abdomen which contains the heart and stomach

6. Insect Life Cycle
Metamorphosis is the process by which all insects mature.

7. Different kinds of metamorphosis
Gradual metamorphosis: the simplest form of metamorphosis.

8. Complete metamorphosis which includes four stages:
Egg
Larva
Pupa
Adult

9. Habitat
Insects can be found in almost every habitat from lush rainforest to the harshest of deserts.

10. How do insects stay safe?
Camouflage
Sharp spikes

11. How do insects stay safe?
Foul odor
Venom