Insects are invertebrates of the class Insecta. They are the largest group within the arthropod phylum. Insects have an exoskeleton, a three-part body, three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and a pair of antennae. Insects are the most diverse group of animals, with more than a million described species; they represent more than half of all animal species.
Read more on WikipediaOccurrences by Geologic Period
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By Phylum
| Arthropoda | 1,000 |
By Class
| Insecta | 1,000 |
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