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Could bugs feel pain like humans?
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Yes: It has been shown that crustaceans, which are somewhat close to many insects on the evolutionary tree, have nociceptors, or neurons/receptors that sense pain. While we can not be sure if insects can sense pain, it is likely they have some primitive pain sensation.
Answered 3/18/2014
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