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What is an insect?
From microscopic bedbugs to giant cockroaches, there are millions of species of insects in the world, and hundreds of thousands are known to be present in the British Isles. So, in a group of creatures with such a great variety of shape and form, what actually is an insect?

Which of the following are insects?

Find out more fascinating facts about bugs and insects in George McGavin's video collection on Wildlife Finder.

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