Insect

Insects are hexapod invertebrates of the class Insecta. They are the largest group within the arthropod phylum. Insects have a chitinous exoskeleton, a three-part body, three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and a pair of antennae.

Insects are the most diverse group of animals, with more than a million described species; they represent more than half of all animal species.

Back to Animals & Wildlife →

Source: Wikipedia · Image: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

ANILOT

Where animals come to life — animated wildlife, animal cartoons, and the tools every animation creator needs.

Get new guides by emailOccasional emails. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

InformationAbout Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Service Disclaimer Affiliate Disclosure Cookie Policy

Every species, image, fact, and figure is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons, used under public-domain and Creative Commons licenses. No content is AI-generated.