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Insects have a bad reputation. We tend to think of them as unpleasant little pests that bite or sting. Some damage our trees and plants, and a few carry diseases. Plus, scientists estimate that more than one billion insects exist for every human on Earth. It’s enough to make you want to brush off your arms and legs! But when we take a closer look, we discover a fascinating and beautiful world on a miniature scale. And we also begin to realize how important insects  are.

Insects as a group are far more beneficial to nature than people think. They help plants and trees to grow. They provide food for birds and other animals. And  they help to make the world a cleaner place to live.

Compared to people, all insects are small and can fit almost anywhere. They abound in plants and trees. They thrive on the ground AND under the ground. Many live beside ponds and streams, some live on the water, and a few even spend much of their lives underwater.

Insects seem able to adapt to almost anything. They were among the first animals to climb out of the water and live on land. They were the first to develop  wings and take to the air. Some of them can live in very cold places, and others can live in very hot places.

Even though all insects have the same basic body parts, these parts have been adapted in thousands of different ways. This has led to a marvelous array of colors and shapes in the insect world. As with most animals, the more you learn about insects, the more you appreciate them. Who knows, you may even be more careful where you step!

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Insects have a bad reputation. We tend to think of them as unpleasant little pests that bite or sting. Some damage our trees and plants, and a few carry diseases. Plus, scientists estimate that more than one billion insects exist for every human on Earth. It’s enough to make you want to brush off your arms and legs! But when we take a closer look, we discover a fascinating and beautiful world on a miniature scale. And we also begin to realize how important insects  are.

Insects as a group are far more beneficial to nature than people think. They help plants and trees to grow. They provide food for birds and other animals. And  they help to make the world a cleaner place to live.

Compared to people, all insects are small and can fit almost anywhere. They abound in plants and trees. They thrive on the ground AND under the ground. Many live beside ponds and streams, some live on the water, and a few even spend much of their lives underwater.

Insects seem able to adapt to almost anything. They were among the first animals to climb out of the water and live on land. They were the first to develop  wings and take to the air. Some of them can live in very cold places, and others can live in very hot places.

Even though all insects have the same basic body parts, these parts have been adapted in thousands of different ways. This has led to a marvelous array of colors and shapes in the insect world. As with most animals, the more you learn about insects, the more you appreciate them. Who knows, you may even be more careful where you step!