an arachnid

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arachnoid
arachnid
Any of the eight-legged creatures, including spiders and scorpions, of the class Arachnida
arachnid
air-breathing arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs
arachnid
a small creature such as a spider, that has eight legs and a body with two parts (arachne ). Any member of the class Arachnida, primarily carnivorous arthropods having a well-developed head, a hard external skeleton, and four pairs of walking legs. Spiders and scorpions have a segmented body, but daddy longlegs, ticks, and mites do not. Arachnids range in size from tiny mites (0.003 in. [0.08 mm] long) to the 8-in. (21-cm) black scorpion of Africa. As arachnids grow, they molt several times (see molting). Most are unable to digest food internally; instead, they inject their prey with digestive fluids and suck the liquefied remains. Arachnids are found worldwide in nearly every habitat. Most groups are free-living, but some mites and ticks are parasitic and can carry serious diseases of animals and humans. Venomous spiders and scorpions also may pose a danger to humans. However, most arachnids are harmless and prey on insect pests
arachnid
{i} arthropod characterized by four pairs of legs and the absence of wings and antennae (belongs to the class that includes scorpions, ticks, and spiders)
arachnid
An arachnidan
an arachnid

    Hyphenation

    an a·rach·nid

    Turkish pronunciation

    ın ıräknıd

    Pronunciation

    /ən ərˈaknəd/ /ən ɜrˈæknəd/
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