insect

An insect is a small animal that has six legs and lives outside in nature.

When people talk about insects, they usually mean tiny creatures like bees, butterflies, ants, or mosquitoes. These little animals are everywhere - in gardens, parks, forests, and even in your backyard! They're an important part of the ecosystem because they help pollinate plants, eat pests that harm crops, and are a food source for other animals. If you go on a hike, notice the trees swaying gently in the breeze? That's probably due to some insects buzzing around, doing their thing. And if you've ever been outside when it was really warm or humid, you might have noticed a cloud of tiny flying things - those are usually just mosquitoes!