Minnesota Arachnids

 

Order Arachnida

Arachnida (arachnids) is a class of the kingdom Animalia (animals). Arachnids are distinguished by having

  • two body sections, the cephalothorax (head and body fused together) and the abdomen
  • jointed appendages
  • eight legs (In some species the front legs have been converted into sensory organs. Some species have different appendages that are large and have the appearance of legs.)
  • pointed fang-like or pincer-like mouthparts (chelicerae)
  • finger-like sensory mouthparts (pedipalps)
  • no wings
  • no antennae

 

There are more than 100,000 described arachnid species worldwide. The class includes spiders, scorpions, ticks, mites, pseudoscorpions, harvestmen, camel spiders, whip spiders, vinegaroons, and others.

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Harvestmen (Opiliones)

     
 

Mites and Ticks (Acari)

     
 

Spiders (Araneae)

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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