I WONDER - How Many Legs Do Arachnids Have? Me Pregunto - Cuántas Patas Tienen Los Arácnidos?

Arachnids include spiders, mites, and ticks, often confused with insects. They lack antennas, have eight legs, and no wings. Over 90,000 species exist globally, mostly terrestrial. Scorpions thrive in tropical areas, while spiders are common in northern regions. Ticks and mites inhabit soil, plants, or animals, sometimes affecting pets like dogs.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of arachnids?

• They have antennas.

• They have eight legs.

• They are not insects.

• They have no wings.

Approximately how many species of arachnids have scientists identified?

• Over 90,000

• Over 100,000

• Over 70,000

• Over 50,000

Where are most scorpions typically found?

• In northern areas

• In tropical regions

• In deserts

• In aquatic environments

Which arachnids are commonly found living on or within animals?

• Opiliones

• Ticks and mites

• Scorpions

• Spiders

What is a common habitat for ticks and mites?

• On rocks

• In water

• In the air

• In soil or on plants