Identify a Bug

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Not sure what you’ve found? Use our questionnaire below to help you find out where the bug you have found fits within the animal kingdom, and find out more information about our most popular invertebrates

Does it have jointed legs?

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Some invertebrates are only visible under the microscope:

If the body is flexible and segmented with 8 legs equipped with curved claws you have found a Tardigrade

If it is tubular or flask shaped, with a transparent body and gaping mouth surrounded by hairs you have found a Rotifer

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