arachnids
- plural of arachnid.
Example Sentences
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Researchers believe the nocturnal predator developed the unique hunting method to make meals of aggressive ants which are notoriously dangerous - and unusual - prey for arachnids.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
"Insects and arachnids are more than objects of fear," says Walsh, who sports a beautiful spider tattoo on his arm.
From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026
Golden orb-web spiders are native to southern and east Africa, with the arachnids at Newrotex coming from Madagascar.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
These discoveries cover an astonishing sweep of life on Earth, including dinosaurs, mammals, fishes, reptiles, insects, arachnids, marine invertebrates, and even a mineral never documented before.
From Science Daily • Dec. 19, 2025
“I can speak to arachnids, including their king, Anansi, of course,” she said with pride.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
