arachnid

Meanings

• noun

  A type of animal belonging to the class Arachnida, characterized by two body segments, eight legs, and usually having venom glands.

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈɹæknɪd/
   
   
   
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Variants

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arachnid , arachnids

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Etymology

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From Greek arachne, a weaver, because of the spider's web-spinning.

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Trivia

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1. Arachnids are the second-largest class of animals, after insects.

2. Spiders are not actually insects, they are arachnids.

3. The largest spider in the world is the Goliath Birdeater, which can grow up to 12 inches long and has a leg span of 12 inches.

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1. Invertebrates: Arachnids belong to the phylum Arthropoda and are part of the larger group of invertebrates.

2. Spiders: The most common and well-known arachnids are spiders, which are predators that catch and kill other animals to eat.

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Culture

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Arachnids, particularly spiders, have been a source of fascination and fear in various cultures throughout history. They have been depicted in art, literature, and mythology.

How to Memorize "arachnid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a spider with eight legs and a round body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'arachnid' with the image of a spider.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Really Awesome Creature Has Eight Legs' to remember that arachnids have eight legs.

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