How Do Arachnids and Scorpions Mate?
WouterArachnids and scorpions are classified in the same phylum, but they do have some similarities in reproductive system. Both arachnids and scorpions have unique appendages. They have claws and pincers that help in catching prey. Arachnids have segmented body structures, while scorpions have elongated shells with chelate prehensile organs.
Arachnids have two body segments, a prosoma and an opisthosoma. The mesosoma can be as long as seven segments, while the metasoma may be only five or six. Arachnids have many species. Some arachnids are parasitic, while others are free-living. Arachnids also have many different orders. Some arachnids live alone, while others form a social group.
Arachnids and scorpions use venomous bites. Venomous bites of scorpions are dangerous to humans and can lead to serious health problems. In contrast, spiders use fangs to inject venom into their prey. However, venom of spiders isn’t strong enough to kill people. In fact, only a few spiders have venom that can cause a fatal reaction.
Many arachnids have a narrow stalklike pedicel. This pedicel helps them to carry their eggs. These eggs are often laid in cocoons or under stones. When the eggs hatch, the young spiders build their own webs nearby. Some of them trap their victims inside silken webs.
Some scorpions have live young. Some female scorpions keep their eggs inside their bodies until they are hatched. These young are called larvae. A female scorpion’s young will crawl up on her back until she molts. They molt about seven times in four years.
