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Since no one else answered the question I was asking I will take a stab at it myself. I have had occasion to study them further and in greater detail. The first clue was the microscopic forked structure I observed on their underside attached to the3rd abdominal segment. I now know this to be the "furcula" and the mysterious bug to be a Poduromorpha variety of springtail. The furcula is the little structure that they use to jump with. The real clue was when I put some lemon oil onto the windowsill in an attempt to discourage them. As the little bugs encountered the oil they were observed exhibiting a hopping behavior. I then googled springtails and there they were. I guess my Biology minor in college has come in handy after all.
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Insects with segmented body?
Insects with segmented bodies are usually winged and undergo metamorphosis. Some that are not winged are spiders and most ants.
Compare the differences between isopod and insects?
Isopods are crustaceans, while insects belong to the class Insecta. Isopods have seven pairs of legs and two pairs of antennae, while insects have six legs and one pair of antennae. Isopods are typically flattened and have a segmented body, while insects have a three-part body plan with a head, thorax, and abdomen.
What makes an earthworm not an insect?
That it lacks an abdomen, antennae, compound eyes, exoskeleton, legs, and thorax is a reason why earthworms are not insects.Specifically, all insects have a body divided into a head, thorax and abdomen; compound eyes; an exterior skeleton; a pair of antennae; and three pairs of segmented legs. An earthworm is recognizable by its streamlined body which has muscles, segments and setae. It lacks antennae, jointed legs, and segmented body parts.
Do all molluscs have antennae?
Mollusks do not have antennae at all. Insects have antennae.
Do arachnids have antennae?
No, they do not have antennae.Insects have antennae. Arachnids are not insects, so they do not have antennae.
What types of insects have long antennae?
Insects with long antennae include beetles, grasshoppers, and moths.
Does a cow have a segmented body?
No. Insects have segmented bodies
Do all insects have antennae?
No, not all insects have antennae. Some insect species have reduced or no antennae at all.
Do All molluscs have?
Mollusks do not have antennae at all. Insects have antennae.
Do clams have antennae?
No, only insects have antennae. Clams are mollusks.
What kind of insects have antennae on both ends of their bodies?
Some insects, such as silverfish and bristletails, have antennae on both ends of their bodies.
How many antennae do insects have?
Two
