What is another word for Class Insecta?
Pronunciation: [klˈas ˌɪnsˈɛktə] (IPA) 
The Class Insecta, or insects, are a diverse group of arthropods that make up the largest and most varied class of animals in the animal kingdom. There are several synonyms for the Class Insecta, including Hexapoda, which refers to the six-legged nature of insects, and Ectognatha, which means "external jaws" and refers to the location of insects' mouthparts. Other synonyms include Entognatha, which refers to insects whose mouthparts are recessed within their head, and Pterygota, which refers to insects with wings. These various names reflect the vast diversity and complexity of the insect class, which includes everything from ants and beetles to butterflies and moths.
