arachnid
noun
Pronunciation: əˈræknɪd
Definition
An arthropod of the class Arachnida, characterized by having eight legs, a body divided into two main segments, and no wings or antennae.
Examples
Scorpions, ticks, and mites are all members of the arachnid family.
The biologist spent years studying the unique venomous glands found in every arachnid species.
Unlike insects, which have six legs, every arachnid possesses eight legs.
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