High Five Facts - Arachnids

The video provides an overview of arachnids, including spiders, mites, and ticks. It covers their physical characteristics, such as having eight legs and no wings, and their habitats, which are mostly land-based. Arachnids are predators, feeding on insects and other invertebrates, using digestive fluids to break down food. They have segmented bodies with an exoskeleton and specialized limbs. Reproduction involves laying eggs, with some species undergoing distinct growth stages. Sensory hairs are crucial for detecting prey and navigating their environment.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of arachnids?

• They are found mostly on land.

• They have eight legs.

• They have antennas.

• They do not have wings.

What is the primary diet of most arachnids?

• Fungi and plants

• Small mammals

• Insects and other invertebrates

• Dead animals and bacteria

How do arachnids consume their food?

• By absorbing through skin

• By chewing with jaws

• By sucking up digestive fluids

• By swallowing whole

What is the purpose of the fine sensory hairs on arachnids?

• To attract mates

• To sense prey nearby

• To help them fly

• To protect from predators

Which stage is NOT part of the arachnid life cycle?

• Pupa

• Nymph

• Larva

• Egg