Insects Everywhere

Lesson 1

Insects Everywhere!

habitats, n.
the specific environments in which plants and animals live
and thrive

Example: Desert habitats
are home to plants and
animals that can survive
without regular rainfall.

Variation(s): habitat

insects, n.
Small animals with six legs and three main body parts

Example: Mackenzie likes
all kinds of insects,
especially butterflies.

Variation(s): insect

social, adj.
Living together in organized communities

Example: The social
honeybees worked hard
to take care of the
queen bee.

Variation(s): none

solitary, adj.
living alone or in pairs

Example: The solitary fly
circled the food-covered
table alone before landing
on my ham sandwich.

Variation(s): none

Prey are animals that are hunted and eaten by other animals.

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