Are insects invertebrates?

All insects are invertebrates! All living things are placed into groups depending on common characteristics. The animal kingdom is informally divided into two groups, the vertebrates and invertebrates. Invertebrates are a group of animals that have no backbone, unlike animals such as reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds and mammals who all have a backbone. read more

Familiar examples of invertebrates include insects; crabs, lobsters and their kin; snails, clams, octopuses and their kin; starfish, sea-urchins and their kin; jellyfish, and worms. The majority of animal species are invertebrates; one estimate puts the figure at 97%. read more

Insects are everywhere. Even in a simple backyard garden you might find twenty species that include butterflies, aphids, bees, flies, beetles, and grasshoppers. Even in a simple backyard garden you might find twenty species that include butterflies, aphids, bees, flies, beetles, and grasshoppers. read more

Insects are different from most other invertebrates. They are the largest Class of organisms and account for over 75% of all animal species. Insects can be separated from other invertebrates as they generally have 6 legs and conform to a common body plan. read more