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Insects - Class Insecta

Insects (Insecta) are a highly successful group of animals. The Insecta accounts for more species of animals than any other class of animals. Their numbers are nothing short of remarkable, both in terms of the numbers of individuals as well as the number of species.
London's Peppered Moth
In the early 1950's, H.B.D. Kettlewell, an English physician with an interest in butterfly and moth collecting, decided to study the unexplained color variations of the peppered moth and thus uncovered an intriguing story of natural selection.
New Order of Insects Identified
Researchers Oliver Zompro, Niels Peder Kristensen, and Klaus-Dieter Klass have recently realized far more than the dream of discovering a new species--they have just announced the discovery a new order of insects.
Insects (Class Insecta)
Insects are a highly successful group of animals. The Class Insecta accounts for more species of animals than any other class of animals. Their numbers are nothing short of remarkable, both in terms of the numbers of individuals as well as the number of species.
Why do Fireflies Glow in the Dark?
Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, glow to lure prey, discourage predators, and most importantly to attract mates.

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