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arachnids
Arachnids are found in nearly all land habitats, with a few even able to
live in aquatic habitats. They are a large group of animals which includes
spiders, mites, scorpions and ticks. Most are carnivores and can consume
only liquid food. They eat by injecting digestive chemicals into their prey
and then sucking out the juice.
Most arachnids have two body parts, a cephalothorax and an abdomen,
although these are fused together in certain species. They have eight legs
and no wings or antennae. Many arachnids produce silk which they can use
to catch prey. They reproduce by laying eggs which hatch into babies that
molt into adults.
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Arachnids are found in nearly all land habitats, with a few even able to
live in aquatic habitats. They are a large group of animals which includes
spiders, mites, scorpions and ticks. Most are carnivores and can consume
only liquid food. They eat by injecting digestive chemicals into their prey
and then sucking out the juice.
Most arachnids have two body parts, a cephalothorax and an abdomen,
although these are fused together in certain species. They have eight legs
and no wings or antennae. Many arachnids produce silk which they can use
to catch prey. They reproduce by laying eggs which hatch into babies that
molt into adults.
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