Arachnids
Arachnids are a class of joint-legged invertebrate animals within the phylum Arthropoda. They are characterized by having eight legs, two body segments (the cephalothorax and the abdomen), and typically fangs for injecting venom into their prey. Arachnids include spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites, among others. These creatures are diverse in size and habitat, with some species being highly venomous while others are harmless to humans.
External Links
- [ExoticArachnids.com]
- [marshalhedinlab.com] Hedin Lab @ SDSU | Studies of Arachnid Diversity Evolution at San Diego State University