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Are insects animals?

Davis Yep, insects are animals. I just wanted to drop you a comment though because some of the responses you got aren't accurate.

One person said that if you…moreYep, insects are animals. I just wanted to drop you a comment though because some of the responses you got aren't accurate.

One person said that if you're not a rock or plant, you're an animal. This isn't true at all - most life on Earth is neither plant nor animal.

Someone else said that insects and bugs are not animals. This is definitely incorrect.

Insects belong to a larger grouping called the Arthropods and are related to sea creatures like crabs and lobsters. (less)

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