Insect
Definition
Example
"A bee is an insect that makes honey."
"The child screamed when an insect flew into the room."
"Many insects help flowers grow by carrying pollen from one to another."
Explanation
An insect is a small animal with six legs and usually wings. Examples include ants, bees, butterflies, and flies. Insects have three body parts: head, middle, and end, and they are found almost everywhere in nature, such as gardens, homes, and forests. Some insects help people, like bees and ladybugs; for example, bees help plants grow by carrying pollen (a yellow powder from flowers that helps them make seeds and new plants) from one flower to another, while others, like mosquitos and flies, can bite or spoil food. Insects are an important part of nature, and scientists study them to learn more about the environment.