What characteristics of hexapoda account

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Question: One of the most successful class of life forms on the planet are the Hexapoda (within the phylum Arthropoda). Approximately 75% of all species alive on the planet today are Hexapoda (insects). In fact, the class Mammalia (of which we are a part) has only 1% of the number of species contained in the class Hexapoda. In addition, in terms of biomass, Hexapoda win again. For example, on average, there is approximately 14 pounds of human biomass per acre in the United States. In contrast, there are approximately 400 pounds of insect biomass per acre in the US. What characteristics of Hexapoda account for their remarkable success?

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