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.

What distinguishes arachnids from other arthropods in terms of feeding?

Can you name some exceptions to the typical diet of arachnids?

What are the primary food sources for most arachnids?

How do arachnids break down their food?

What is the role of digestive fluids in the feeding process of arachnids?