Answer:
Tiny creatures that have a special relationship with flowers.
A pony trots his way through the world on these.
Edible beach crawler served at seafood restaurants, similar to a lobster, but quite different.
What has armor but is not a knight, snaps but is not a twig, and is always at home even on the move?
I have eight to spare and am covered with hair.
They are many and one, they wave and they drum, Used to cover a state, they go with you everywhere.