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Arthropods: Crustaceans, Insects, and Spiders

How has flight contributed to the success of insects?

Flight is one key to the great success of insects. An animal that can fly can escape many predators, find food and mates, and disperse to new habitats much faster than an animal that must crawl about on the ground.

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