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Hi! We have been studying animals and I am researching beetles. I am wondering if all beetles have suction cups on the bottom of their feet? Thank you. I hope to hear from you soon.
Question Date: 2007-04-03
Answer 1:

Beetles, indeed all insects, have claws on the bottoms of their feet. Some beetles might have suction cups, I don't know, but ordinarily they have claws. Because the insects are so small, a single claw can hold their entire bodies from a ceiling or other such overhang.


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