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Spiders Are Not Insects
Age 8 · Biology
Insects like ants have three body parts and six legs. Spiders have only two body parts and eight legs, so they are not insects.
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In the picture
- The insect’s middle part: all 6 legs join here, and its body has 3 parts.
- An insect’s leg: 3 on each side, 6 in all.
- The spider’s front part: all 8 legs join here, and its body has 2 parts.
- A spider’s leg: 4 on each side, 8 in all.
Examples
- A ladybug in the garden has six legs, so it is an insect.
- A spider in the corner of a room has eight legs, so it is not an insect.
Key takeaways
- Insect: 3 body parts and 6 legs.
- Spider: 2 body parts and 8 legs.
Quiz: Spiders Are Not Insects (Age 8)
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How many legs does a spider have?
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A little bug has three body parts and six legs. What is it?
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Why is a spider not an insect?
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