I WONDER - Is A Spider An Insect?

Spiders are not insects but arachnids due to their two body segments: cephalothorax and abdomen. Other arachnids include scorpions, mites, and ticks. Spiders have unique features like blue blood and the ability to catch insects in webs.

Why are spiders not classified as insects?

• They have wings.

• They have three body segments.

• They have two body segments.

• They are too large.

What are the two main parts of a spider's body?

• Cephalothorax and abdomen

• Head and thorax

• Head and abdomen

• Thorax and abdomen

Which of the following is not an arachnid?

• Butterfly

• Spider

• Scorpion

• Mite

What color is the blood of spiders?

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

• Blue

How do spiders typically catch their prey?

• By setting traps

• By hunting them down

• By chasing them

• By using their webs