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How many species of insects are there on Earth?

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There are 5.5 million insect species, with the correct number almost certainly between 2.6 and 7.2 million .

Insects are a subgroup within Arthropoda , a class called " Insecta ," that is characterized by six legs, two antennae and three body segments.

Each species has a unique scientific name, so scientists can be sure which species they're talking about.

Nick Green has been an assistant professor in the Department of Ecology , Evolution, and Organismal Biology since 2020 .

Between earning his PhD at Baylor University in 2012 and before joining KSU , Nick worked in a variety of government and industry roles focused on quantitative ecology and statistics.

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