Ant Next to Spider
Insects have three body parts, six legs, antennae, and a hard shell on the outside. A spider has one body part and eight legs, so it is not an insect.
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Age 8: open this week
Browse Age 8In the picture
- Head with antennae
- Middle section
- Rear section
- The spider’s single body
Examples
- An ant carrying a crumb
- A ladybug on a leaf
Key takeaways
- Insects always have six legs and three body parts.
- Spiders have eight legs and one body part, so they are not insects.
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