Arachnids
Crawling wonders with eight special legs!
Animals with eight legs, no antennae, and a special body plan that helps them crawl and spin webs.
What makes them this type?
- Eight walking legs (no jumping)
- No antennae on their head
- Special silk-making organs
- Carapace protects upper body
- Fang-like mouthparts for eating
Examples
Black Widow Spider Known for shiny black bodies and distinctive red hourglass shape
Tarantula Large, hairy spiders with impressive leg span
Scorpion Tail stinger that delivers painful venom
Daddy Long Legs Spider Long, thin legs make them look like walking sticks
Motion Notes (for Animation & Drawing)
- Arachnids usually move slowly and deliberately
- Some can run quickly when threatened
- They often use webs to catch prey or hide
Learn More
Three body parts: head, thorax, abdomen
No backbone - flexible exoskeleton
Fun Facts
- Arachnids have been on Earth for over 400 million years!
- Some spiders can live up to 25 years in captivity
- Scorpions glow under black lights due to special chemicals