I WONDER - What Shape Are Arachnid Bodies?

Arachnids, like all arthropods, have segmented bodies, a hard exoskeleton, and jointed limbs. They typically have three pairs of limbs for walking and other limbs for tasks like holding and crushing prey. Some smaller arachnids, such as mites, have fused body sections. Observing a spider closely can reveal its segmented body and eight legs.

What is the hard outer covering of arachnids called?

• Carapace

• Exoskeleton

• Endoskeleton

• Shell

How many pairs of limbs do most arachnids use for walking?

• Five pairs

• Two pairs

• Three pairs

• Four pairs

What are some of the tasks that arachnid limbs are used for, besides walking?

• Holding and crushing prey

• Digging and burrowing

• Jumping and running

• Swimming and flying

What is a characteristic of smaller arachnids like mites?

• They have visible body sections

• They have fused body sections

• They have more than eight legs

• They have no exoskeleton

How many legs do spiders have?

• Twelve

• Ten

• Eight

• Six