Arachnids and Their Family Members

Spider is probably the smallest known species, but did you know that scorpions, spiders, the men harvest and also the small species of mites in the family? Spiders have been around for over 500 million years - that's a long time! All spiders have eight legs, or four legs. Their bodies are divided into two parts - the head and abdomen.

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Some members of the spider family.
Spiders live in nearly every corner of the earth. Many of them spin webs. Some make bubbles underwater webs. Spiders lay eggs, but the eggs do not last as insect metamorphosis. Instead, most of the smaller species look like little adults, only smaller.
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Spider eyes Close-up image
All About Spider: Most spiders have eight eyes.
Interesting animal fun facts about spiders for children

Most spiders have eight eyes, but some only have two, four or six.
All spiders have venom, but only a few types of spiders dangerous for people. In the United States, only two venomous spiders can make people sick.
Scorpions have a stinger and a strong hold to deal with their prey.
Most spiders can only eat liquid food. They inject a special liquid into their prey could turn inside of prey to romance. Then they suck mush out - like a milkshake error.
Arachnid Feeding on Prey Photo
Spider injecting a special fluid into their prey could turn inside of prey to romance. Then they suck mush out.