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arachnid

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/əˈræk.nɪd/ · a-rach-nid

A class of joint-legged invertebrates that includes spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites.

Meanings

nountechnical

A class of joint-legged invertebrates that includes spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites.

ایک طبقہ جو کہ جوڑوں والے بے ہڈی جانوروں کا ہے جس میں مکڑی، بچھو، کِکڑا اور مٹی شامل ہیں۔

عشریات

Ishriyat

Synonyms

spiderscorpiontickمکڑیبچھوکِکڑا

Antonyms

insectکیڑا

Common Collocations

  • arachnid species
  • arachnid behavior
  • class Arachnida

Example Sentences

Spiders are a popular type of arachnid.

مکڑیاں ایک مشہور نوع کی عشریات ہیں۔

Makriyan aik mashhoor no'a ki Ishriyat hain.

Scorpions are fascinating arachnids found in deserts.

بچھو صحرا میں پائے جانے والے دلچسپ عشریات ہیں۔

Bichoo sehra mein paye jane wale dilchasp Ishriyat hain.

Ticks are parasitic arachnids that can transmit diseases.

کِکڑے طفیلی عشریات ہیں جو بیماریاں منتقل کر سکتے ہیں۔

Kikray tafaili Ishriyat hain jo bimariyan muntaqil kar sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

insect:Insects typically have three body parts and six legs, while arachnids have two body segments and eight legs.

Word Family

arachnidologist
nounعشریات شناس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that arachnids have eight legs like an octopus (which has been misclassified as an arachnid).

Imagine a spider weaving a web to remember the characteristic of arachnids.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "arakhnē" — spider

First known use: 19th century

The term 'arachnid' has its roots in ancient Greek, reflecting the characteristics of spiders and related creatures.