Insects are the largest class (Insecta or
Hexapoda) of the Phylum Arthropoda. The insects have specific characteristics
that set them apart from other Arthropods.
1)
a body divided into three distinct regions: a head, thorax and
abdomen
2)
the middle region (thorax) bears three pairs of legs and most often two
pairs of wings
3)
the presence of antennae
The
most visible characteristics include:
