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Are insects animals?

Stu There's no good scientific definition of Animal, but insects definitely are. A good general rule is if it's alive and is able to move in response to i…moreThere's no good scientific definition of Animal, but insects definitely are. A good general rule is if it's alive and is able to move in response to its environment at any point in its lifecycle, it's an animal. I'm sure there are plenty of exceptions.(less)

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