High Five Facts - Arachnids Choca Esos Cinco - Arácnidos

The video provides an overview of arachnids, including spiders, mites, and ticks. It covers their physical characteristics, such as having eight legs and no antennae, and their global distribution. The video explains their dietary habits, focusing on their role as predators and their unique feeding mechanisms. It also discusses their anatomy, highlighting their segmented bodies and exoskeletons. The reproductive process and developmental stages of arachnids are outlined, along with their use of silk for egg protection. Finally, the video emphasizes the importance of sensory hairs for detecting prey and ensuring survival.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of arachnids?

• They have eight legs.

• They have antennae.

• They lack wings.

• They are found worldwide.

What is the primary diet of most arachnids?

• Fish and amphibians

• Plants and fungi

• Insects and other invertebrates

• Small mammals

How do arachnids consume their food?

• By chewing with strong jaws

• By sucking through a proboscis

• By swallowing whole

• By tearing into small pieces and absorbing digestive fluids

What is the purpose of the fine sensory hairs on arachnids?

• To attract mates

• To store food

• To help them fly

• To detect prey and sense their environment

Which stage is NOT part of the arachnid life cycle?

• Nymph

• Pupa

• Larva

• Egg