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What is the difference between insects and spiders?

Insects and spiders are both arthropods, but they have several key differences:

1. Body Parts:

- Insects have three body parts: the head, thorax, and abdomen.

- Spiders have two body parts: the cephalothorax (head and thorax joined together) and the abdomen.

2. Legs:

- Insects have six legs.

- Spiders have eight legs.

3. Wings:

- Most insects have wings, or at least go through a stage with wings.

- Spiders have no wings.

4. Antennae:

- Insects have antennae on their heads to sense the world around them.

- Spiders have no antennae.