Noun: arachnid u'rak-nid
- Air-breathing arthropod characterized by eight legs, simple eyes, and no antennae or wings; includes spiders, scorpions, and mites
"Arachnids play crucial roles in many ecosystems as both predators and prey";
- arachnoid
Derived forms: arachnids
Type of: arthropod
Part of: Arachnida, class Arachnida
Encyclopedia: Arachnid