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There are lots of species of caterpillars and, to some extent, the number depends on the species - some have no legs at all. However, most caterpillars have 3 pairs of "true" legs and 5 pairs of "prolegs". Prolegs aren't really legs - they aren't jointed - but the serve a similar purpose. So most caterpillars can be said to have 16 legs (and hence 16 feet).
Caterpillars do not have fake legs; instead, they have true legs and prolegs. They possess three pairs of true legs, which are similar to those of adult insects, and several prolegs on their abdomen, which help them grip surfaces as they move. The prolegs are not considered true legs but serve a similar function in aiding locomotion.
Prolegs are unjointed, fleshy appendages found on the abdomen of certain larvae, particularly in caterpillars (the larval stage of moths and butterflies). Unlike true legs, which are jointed and found on the thorax, prolegs help these larvae grip surfaces and navigate their environment. They typically have small hooks or crochets that aid in clinging to plants or other substrates. Prolegs play a crucial role in the mobility and feeding behavior of these developing insects.
All insect larvae have six legs, like the adults. Caterpillars and some other types also have multiple prolegs, the stubby little balloon legs, but those aren't true legs and are lost while pupating into the adult insect. Beetle larvae don't have prolegs, just the six that will make it into the adult form.
Caterpillars are the larval stage of butterflies and moths. They are typically long and cylindrical in shape, with six true legs at the front of their bodies and several pairs of prolegs along their abdomen. Caterpillars also have a distinct head with simple eyes and chewing mouthparts. Their bodies are often covered in hairs or spines for protection.
on each side and then 5 "fake" legs behind them called prolegs
Caterpillars do have 6 legs. They also have appendages which are similar to legs, called prolegs. These help aid the insect's larval form (the caterpillar) in locomotion and gripping surfaces.
Yes, a caterpillar has legs. It typically has six true legs, which are similar to those of adult insects, located on its thorax. Additionally, caterpillars have several prolegs on their abdomen, which help with movement and gripping surfaces. These features enable them to crawl effectively as they feed and grow.
As there are several types of caterpillars, there's also variety in the number of legs these insects can have. However, in average, most of them have 3 pairs of true legs besides of 5 pairs of so-called 'prolegs' in their abdomen.
these caterpillars lay eggs and soon they will become butterflies
Yes. Many species of ants eat caterpillars.
yes caterpillars have a heart but i don't know how many.