An insect is a creature with six legs, everyone knows that, right? There's so much more to insects though than their reputation as creepy crawlies. In fact there are more insects on this planet than all the other living organisms put together, and they take us back to the very beginnings of life on Earth. It's a big subject, and an incredibly exciting one, but you can gain a real understanding of these invertebrates with our insect flashcards.
There are over one million distinct species of insects, but could you say which one is the most common? Many insects undergo metamorphosis, but what does the word mean? Which insects have been cultivated by man, and for what purpose? You'll learn these facts, and many more.