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  1. Arachnid - Wikipedia

    Arachnids are arthropods in the class Arachnida (/ əˈræknɪdə /) of the subphylum Chelicerata. Arachnida includes, among others, spiders, scorpions, ticks, mites, pseudoscorpions, harvestmen, camel …

  2. Arachnid - Predators, Habitats, Adaptations | Britannica

    Nov 9, 2025 · Most arachnids are solitary predators, feeding chiefly on smaller arthropods. The arachnid body has two parts, the cephalothorax (prosoma) and abdomen (opisthosoma) and six pairs of …

  3. Arachnids | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Arachnids are notable for their anatomical adaptations, such as specialized mouthparts for prey capture and unique respiratory structures, like book lungs and tracheal tubes. They exhibit various lifestyles, …

  4. Arachnid - Definition, Types, and Characteristics with Anatomy

    4 days ago · Arachnids are joint-legged arthropods of the class Arachnida, belonging to the subphylum Chelicerata. They include spiders, scorpions, ticks, mites, pseudoscorpions, camel spiders, whip …

  5. Arachnida - New World Encyclopedia

    The Phalangids (legacy name) or Opiliones (better known as "harvestmen") are arachnids belonging to the order Opiliones. As of 2005, over 6,300 species of Phalangids have been discovered worldwide.

  6. Arachnids and arachnology | British Arachnological Society

    The vast majority of arachnids are carnivorous, active predators. Some are scavengers and others parasites. The mites include groups that are herbivores, carnivores, parasites (on both plants and …

  7. ARACHNID Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ARACHNID is any of a class (Arachnida) of arthropods comprising chiefly terrestrial invertebrates, including the spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks, and having a segmented body …

  8. Arachnid - Wikiwand

    Arachnids are arthropods in the class Arachnida (/ əˈræknɪdə /) of the subphylum Chelicerata. Arachnida includes, among others, spiders, scorpions, ticks, mites, pseudoscorpions, harvestmen, camel …

  9. What Are Arachnides? Characteristics and Common Types

    Jul 22, 2025 · Delve into the world of arachnids, a group far more diverse than just spiders. Learn the core biological traits that define them and set them apart.

  10. Arachnids - bugswithmike.com

    Arachnida is a diverse class of arthropods known for their eight legs and distinct body structure, including spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites. They play important ecological roles in terrestrial …