The post Are Insects Animals? 5 Factors Classifying Bugs and Insects first appeared on My Monarch Guide and is written by Dena Haines. Insects are amazing tiny creatures and are often overlooked. Are insects animals or something else entirely? Insects are animals because they meet the taxonomic classification for the animal kingdom. These characteristics include: respire with oxygen, feed on organic material, motility, sexual reproduction, and are multicellular. There are more insects on Eart...
