I WONDER - How Many Legs Do Arachnids Have?

Arachnids, often mistaken for insects, lack antennas and wings but have eight legs. Over 90,000 species exist globally, primarily on land. Scorpions thrive in tropical areas, while spiders are common in northern regions. Some arachnids, like ticks, live on animals.

Which of the following is a characteristic of arachnids?

• They have eight legs.

• They have antennas.

• They have wings.

• They have six legs.

Approximately how many species of arachnids have scientists identified?

• Over 50,000

• Over 70,000

• Over 90,000

• Over 100,000

Where are most scorpions typically found?

• In tropical regions

• In polar regions

• In urban areas

• In desert regions

Which arachnid is commonly found on dogs?

• Scorpions

• Spiders

• Ticks

• Mites

Where might Dixon, a type of arachnid, live?

• In soil

• In caves

• In water

• In the air