Insects are made up of many different parts. Each part helps the insect to do something. We have some of these parts, too.

antenna

antenna

Insects have antenna to sense things around them. Some insects smell and taste with them, too.

antennae

antennae

Antennae means two antennas.

head

head

The head is at the front of the body and where the antennae are.

wings

wings

Insects use their wings to fly.

eyes

eyes

Insects use their eyes to see. Most insects have 2 eyes, just like most humans.

joint

joint

Joints are where two parts join. Insects have joints in their legs and other parts of their bodies, just like humans do.

stinger

stinger

A stinger is a part of an insect that stings. Bees have stingers.

legs

legs

Insects use their legs to walk. Insects have 6 legs.

egg

egg

Young insects come from eggs.

pincer

pincer

Insects with pincers use them to grab and hold things, like what they are trying to eat or fight.


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