I WONDER - What Do Arachnids Eat? Me Pregunto - Qué Comen Los Arácnidos?

Arachnids are a diverse group of species, primarily predators of insects and other invertebrates. However, many mites deviate from this by feeding on fungi, plants, dead animals, and bacteria. Arachnids lack jaws, so they tear food into small pieces and use digestive fluids to break it down, absorbing the nutrients rather than eating in the traditional sense.

How many species of arachnids are there?

• Millions

• Hundreds

• Thousands

• Hundreds of thousands

What is the primary role of arachnids in the ecosystem?

• Pollinators

• Predators of insects and other invertebrates

• Producers

• Decomposers

Which of the following is NOT part of the diet of many mites?

• Dead animals

• Fungi

• Insects

• Plants

How do arachnids consume their food without jaws?

• By swallowing it whole

• By dissolving it with saliva

• By tearing it into small pieces and using digestive fluids

• By chewing it with their mandibles

What do arachnids absorb instead of eating solid food?

• Nutrients from the soil

• Water from the environment

• Sunlight

• Digestive fluids