Insects Part 3

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Insects are small animals with six legs and a hard outer shell.

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Insects are small animals with six legs and a hard outer shell. They have three main body parts: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen. For example, a butterfly is an insect that can fly and has colorful wings. Insects help our world by pollinating flowers and breaking down dead plants.

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How many legs do insects have?

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