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How Many Eyes Does a Caterpillar Have?

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Caterpillars have 12 eyes. There are 6 eyes on each side of its head, called stemmata that are arranged in a semi-circle. One of the eyes is situated near antennae. Even with 12 eyes, the caterpillar can’t see perfectly. They can only differentiate light from dark.

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Ant Facts

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There are over 12,000 types of ants. Ants can talk to each other using their antennae. Ants help us by eating insects, spreading seeds and moving soil. The sting of this tiny insect can cause burning, itching, and/or swelling. Ants are tiny insects but they can carry weights 50 times their own weight! They can…