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

Arachnids, including spiders, Opiliones, mites, and ticks, are often confused with insects but differ by having eight legs and no antennas or wings. Over 90,000 species exist globally, mostly terrestrial. Scorpions prefer tropical regions, while spiders are common in northern areas. Ticks and mites inhabit soil, plants, or animals, sometimes affecting pets like dogs.

Which of the following is a characteristic of arachnids that distinguishes them from insects?

• They have wings.

• They have six legs.

• They have antennas.

• They have eight legs.

Approximately how many species of arachnids have scientists identified?

• Over 70,000

• Over 100,000

• Over 50,000

• Over 90,000

Where are most scorpions typically found?

• In urban areas

• In tropical regions

• In desert regions

• In polar regions

What is a common habitat for ticks and mites?

• On mountain tops

• In the ocean

• In the sky

• In soil or on plants

What is a common issue that pet owners might face with their dogs?

• Dogs having fleas

• Dogs having ticks

• Dogs having mites

• Dogs having lice