Insects have how many pairs of legs?

Insects have how many pairs of legs?

• A. Four pairs
• B. Two pairs
• C. Three pairs
• D. Five pairs

Answer: (C)

Insects are hexapods, meaning they have six legs. The legs are arranged as three pairs, with one pair on each of the three thoracic segments (prothorax, mesothorax, and metathorax). So the typical adult insect has three pairs of legs, totaling six. Some life stages or groups may have reduced or modified legs, but the standard adult anatomy features three leg pairs. This distinguishes insects from other arthropods like arachnids, which have four pairs of legs.

Insects are hexapods, meaning they have six legs. The legs are arranged as three pairs, with one pair on each of the three thoracic segments (prothorax, mesothorax, and metathorax). So the typical adult insect has three pairs of legs, totaling six. Some life stages or groups may have reduced or modified legs, but the standard adult anatomy features three leg pairs. This distinguishes insects from other arthropods like arachnids, which have four pairs of legs.