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Ant

An ant.

Insects are invertebrates in the class Insecta, with more than a million species scientifically recorded and between 6 and 9 million extant species estimated, making it the largest order in the animal kingdom.

Description[]

Insects are mostly small, with the largest individuals only reaching around 15cm in length. They have six limbs as adults, in addition to an exoskeleton for protection.

Feeding[]

The feeding habits of insects vary considerably between the classis. There are carnivorous, herbivorous and nectarivorous species, in addition to a surprisingly large number of hematophagous species as well. Some are parasites.

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