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Insects are invertebrates that are taxonomically referred to as the class Insecta. They are the most numerous and most widespread terrestrial taxon within the phylum Arthropoda. Insects are the most diverse group of animals on the earth, with around 925,000 species described—more than all other animal groups combined. Insects may be found in nearly all environments on the planet, although only a small number of species have adapted to life in the oceans where crustaceans tend to predominate.
There are approximately 5,000 dragonfly species, 2,000 praying mantis, 20,000 grasshopper, 170,000 butterfly and moth, 120,000 fly, 82,000 true bug, 350,000 beetle, and 110,000 bee and ant species described to date. Estimates of the total number of current species, including those not yet known to science, range from two to thirty million, with most authorities favoring a figure midway between these extremes. Adult modern insects range in size from 555 mm (see Phobaeticus serratipes) to 0.139 mm (see Dicopomorpha echmepterygis)
The study of insects (from Latin insect, meaning "cut into sections") is called entomology, from the Greek εντομος, also meaning "cut into sections" .
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The WonderKids, with their letter i investigation this week R discussing the 3 main parts of insects right now.. Can U guess what they R??
WonderkeySchool (The Wonderkey School) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:02:13 -0000
The WonderKids, with their letter i investigation this week R discussing the 3 main parts of insects right now.. Can U guess what they R??
@garcezhc182 o vid da nossa bandinha no youtube é tocando Between Angels & Insects!!!
kevin182 (Kevin Heitor) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:59:16 -0000
@garcezhc182 o vid da nossa bandinha no youtube é tocando Between Angels & Insects!!!
Noise created by you for whatever purpose affects millions of God created creatures, birds, plants, insects.
himan0110 (Himanshu Jani) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:55:05 -0000
Noise created by you for whatever purpose affects millions of God created creatures, birds, plants, insects.
RT @DavinderSidhu: If all insects disappeared, within 50yrs all life would end. If human beings disappeared from earth, within 50yrs all ...
desi_DIL (V.M.) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:54:06 -0000
RT @DavinderSidhu: If all insects disappeared, within 50yrs all life would end. If human beings disappeared from earth, within 50yrs all ...
omg! cyborg insects a reality! http://www.greendiary.com/entry/solar-powered-cyborg-beetles-tested-for-spying-purpose/
SteamPunkGlass (Glenn@SteamPunkGlass) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:51:35 -0000
omg! cyborg insects a reality! http://www.greendiary.com/entry/solar-powered-cyborg-beetles-tested-for-spying-purpose/
Faced with choice, insects will pick staying alive over reproduction, scientist discovers http://tinyurl.com/y8t8f9m
workcabin (WorkCabin Eco Jobs) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:45:30 -0000
Faced with choice, insects will pick staying alive over reproduction, scientist discovers http://tinyurl.com/y8t8f9m
Fossil Diptera Catalog - Online version of a book outlining the paleontology of 3,100 species of fossil flies throughout the world.
Meganeura - International palaeoentomological (fossil insect) newsletter.
Meta Description: [ Meganeura. Palaeoentomological Newsletter. Meganeura wishes to inform and promote all news and information about fossil insects all around the world. ]
Palaeoentomology in Russia - Information about the history and the current state of palaeoentomology in Russia. Provides information about the staff and collections of the Arthropods Laboratory, Moscow. Site in both Russian and English.
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Quaternary Beetle (Coleoptera) Research - From the research group at the University of Waterloo.
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Quaternary Entomology Laboratory - A lab specializing in the analysis and application of Pleistocene and Holocene insect remains for paleoenvironmental analyses, in the Department of Geosciences, North Dakota State University.
Meta Description: [ A lab specializing in the analysis and application of Pleistocene and Holocene insect remains for paleoenvironmental analyses. Located in the Department of Geosciences, North Dakota State University ]
The Dead Bug in Amber Club - For the lover of amber and the dead creatures encased in a golden tomb.
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