Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Exploring anywhere on Earth, look closely ...

Marina Henke: With insects, wings diversify even more. That’s because when you're really tiny, the viscosity of the air ...

The mandibles of the ants are its jaws; the petiole is the ant’s waist. Vector Mine/iStock via Getty Images Plus. Most insects also have wings, although a few, like fleas, don’t.

How many types of insects are there in the world? – Sawyer, age 8, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina Exploring anywhere on Earth, look closely and you’ll find insects. Check your backyard and you may see ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d ...