Which of the following groups includes insects?

Insects belong to the class Insecta, which is characterized by having a three-part body structure (head, thorax, and abdomen), six legs, and usually wings at some stage of their life cycle. The question asks which of the listed groups includes insects.

Centripedes, spiders, and mites are not classified under Insecta; instead, they are part of different classes within the phylum Arthropoda. Centipedes belong to the class Chilopoda, spiders are part of the class Arachnida, and mites also fall under Arachnida. Although all these arthropods share certain characteristics, such as having an exoskeleton and jointed limbs, they are distinct from insects in terms of anatomical features and classification.

By acknowledging that the correct answer includes all of the listed groups, one recognizes that the term “insects” specifically refers to those in class Insecta, while the other groups listed are not insects. This distinction highlights the diversity within arthropods, emphasizing that while all these creatures share a common phylum, they belong to different classes that define their characteristics and biological classifications. Thus, identifying insects as part of a broader category of arthropods is crucial in understanding their differences and similarities