arachnid (Meaning)
Wordnet
arachnid (n)
air-breathing arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs
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arachnid (n.)
An arachnidan.
Synonyms & Antonyms of arachnid
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arachnid Sentence Examples
- An arachnid is a type of arthropod characterized by eight legs and a body divided into two segments.
- Spiders are perhaps the most well-known example of an arachnid.
- Scorpions are another type of arachnid, recognizable by their large claws and segmented tails.
- Arachnids play crucial roles in ecosystems as both predators and prey.
- Many arachnids, such as ticks and mites, are ectoparasites that feed on the blood of other animals.
- Harvestmen, also known as daddy longlegs, are arachnids with long, thin legs and small bodies.
- Arachnids use silk produced by specialized glands to create webs for hunting or shelter.
- Some arachnids, like the camel spider, can grow to relatively large sizes.
- Arachnids undergo molting to shed their exoskeletons as they grow.
- Despite their often fearsome appearance, most arachnids are harmless to humans.
FAQs About the word arachnid
air-breathing arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legsAn arachnidan.
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An arachnid is a type of arthropod characterized by eight legs and a body divided into two segments.
Spiders are perhaps the most well-known example of an arachnid.
Scorpions are another type of arachnid, recognizable by their large claws and segmented tails.
Arachnids play crucial roles in ecosystems as both predators and prey.
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