"Insects" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Insects refer to a class of invertebrate animals that have a exoskeleton, multiple limbs, and segmented bodies. They typically have a three-part body consisting of a head, thorax, and abdomen, and range in size, shape, and color. Insects are found almost everywhere on Earth and are one of the most diverse groups of organisms, with over a million described species. Examples of insects include bees, butterflies, beetles, ants, and grasshoppers.
Insectivora is a now-disused biological order of mammals that were insectivorous, meaning they primarily fed on insects, worms, and other invertebrates. Insectivores were typically small to medium-sized, nocturnal, and adapted for digging and burrowing. Examples of insectivores include moles, hedgehogs, shrews, and solenodons.
Insectivorous refers to an organism that feeds on insects. It can describe animals, plants, or microorganisms that have a diet that consists mainly of insects or insect-based foods. In other words, something that is insectivorous has a nutritional dependence on insects.
Insecure refers to a feeling of uncertainty, doubt, or lack of confidence in oneself or one's abilities. It can also refer to a situation or relationship that lacks stability, security, or trust.
The word "inseminating" refers to the act of inserting semen or sperm into the reproductive tract of a woman or animal to achieve fertilization, typically with the intention of conception.