insect
US /ˈɪn.sekt/
UK /ˈɪn.sekt/

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inseto
a small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings. Insects form the largest group within the arthropod phylum.
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A bee is a type of insect.
Uma abelha é um tipo de inseto.
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Many insects are beneficial to the environment.
Muitos insetos são benéficos para o meio ambiente.