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ARACHNIDS  

DEFINITION

  • Arachnids are arthropods with a body divided into an anterior and posterior part. The posterior section contains four pairs of legs. Arachnids are almost entirely terrestrial and mainly free living.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/973bd2bd-c201-4e8c-8c86-d2e849298310

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