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Sometimes the legs have adapted into different shapes, such as in grasshoppers and other jumpers, where the hind legs are very muscular and thick. In the praying mantis the first pair has developed into the scythe-like form to grab and hold live prey. In pollinating bees and bumblebees the hind legs have special combs to store pollen. In water striders the legs are very long and water-repellant so they can walk on water. In boatmen the legs have 'flippers' made out of long hairs so they can swim quite well.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe six legs of an insects are usually nit always identical because of the various functions that each pair of leg performs. The hind legs are usually longer than the front legs.
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∙ 14y agoThey would not be able to walk if they were.
Different types of legs enable them to perform different functions.
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Are the six legs of an insect identical?
some are some aren't. it depends on the kind
It always has three parts to its body and three pairs of legs?
An insect always has six legs and head, thorax and abdomen.
How many legs does a grasshopper Have?
It has six legs.
Why do you call a butterfly an insect when it has 6 legs?
A butterfly is an insect because it has 6 legs, Insects have six legs.
Do grasshoppers have six legs?
Yes as a grasshopper is an insect and all insects have six legs
How many legs does earthworms have?
Earthworms do not have legs.
What things come in groupings of six?
insect legs white strips on an American flag soda/beer in a six-pack
How may legs does a cockroach have?
A cockroach is an insect.All insects have six legs,therefore a cockroach has six legs.
Is a dragonfly a insect?
a dragonfly is considered and insect because it has six legs
What is a fly insect?
No it does not have six legs
How many legs have mosquitoes?
Six. It is an insect. All (most?) insects have six legs.A mosquito has six legs
What insect doesn't have 6 legs?
All insects have six legs.
