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Arachnid Pictures
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Arachnids include spiders, mites, ticks, harvestmen, chiggers and scorpions. Learn more by viewing these arachnid pictures.
Are There Really Arachnids Living in My Eyelashes?
If someone told you that oodles of arachnids are jumping (and mating) on your eyelashes, you might be inclined to laugh it off. But it's true. Mites are happily living all over your face. What are they doing there anyway?
The Sun Spider Is an Arachnid but Not an Actual Spider
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The sun spider is known for its great speed and powerful jaw. Oddly enough, sun spiders, which are also called wind scorpions or camel spiders, are neither spiders nor scorpions. They belong to the order Solifugae, a group of fast-moving, highly specialized arachnids.
Flying Spiders Glide Into New Territories
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Spiders don't have wings, so technically can't fly. But some arachnids can soar through the air with the greatest of ease.
The Garden Spider and Its Signature Zigzag Web
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Let's talk about one of the most misunderstood arachnids in your backyard: the garden spider. Known for their intricate webs and striking colors, these arachnids are some of the most beneficial spiders around, keeping insect populations under control.
What is a spider's silk made of?
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What is a spider's silk made of? Spider's silk is made up of chains of amino acids. Learn more about spider silk and spiders.
10 Biggest Bugs on Earth
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Check out these incredible pictures of massive insects and arachnids. See pictures of insects and arachnids at HowStuffWorks.
How long can scorpions live without food or water?
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Scorpion food consists of protein sources like insects and other scorpions, but they don't eat very often. Read about scorpion food and when they eat.
Are Daddy Longlegs Truly Spiders? Setting the Record Straight
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That's right - daddy longlegs isn't an actual kind of spider, but a colloquial name that's been applied to a wide range of spiders and non-spiders, insects and non-insects.
What are chiggers and how do they bite?
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What are chiggers, and do they bite you or burrow under your skin? How do they work?