I WONDER - What Do Arachnids Eat?

Arachnids are primarily predators of insects and other invertebrates, with mites being an exception as they feed on various substances like fungus and bacteria. Most arachnids consume smaller arthropods. They lack jaws and must tear their food into small pieces, using digestive fluids to break it down further. Instead of eating solid food, they suck up these fluids.

What is the primary diet of most arachnids?

• Fungi

• Plants

• Smaller arthropods

• Bacteria

Which group of arachnids is an exception to the typical predatory diet?

• Ticks

• Spiders

• Mites

• Scorpions

Why do arachnids need to break down their food into small pieces?

• They are herbivores

• They prefer liquid food

• They lack jaws

• They have small mouths

How do arachnids make their food easier to digest?

• By fermenting it

• By using digestive fluids

• By chewing it thoroughly

• By cooking it

What do arachnids do instead of eating solid food?

• They chew it

• They suck up digestive fluids

• They store it for later

• They swallow it whole