Questions and Answers
How many pairs of legs do adults, nymphs, and larvae have in the class Arachnida?
Adults and nymphs have 4 pairs; larvae have 3 pairs.
What Subphylum would the Class Arachnida be under?
Chelicerata (Chelicerae)
What are some characteristics of the Order Scorpionida (Scorpions)?
Large pedipalps with pincers; elongated abdomen that curves over thorax with a spine and poison gland on tip.
What are some characteristics of the Order Araneida (Spiders)?
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What are some characteristics of the Order Acarina (Mites and Ticks)?
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What is the Suborder of Order Acarina?
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Of the three examples from Acarina (mites, hard ticks, soft ticks), which are microscopic and which are macroscopic? (Select all that apply)
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What Family are Hard and Soft ticks associated with?
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In regards to position and visibility of mouth parts, what is known for mites, hard ticks, and soft ticks?
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In which of the three are scutums present (mites/hard/soft tick)?
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Which of the three have a basis capitulum and where is it located?
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What is the third tick Family and what is its significance?
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What is the alternate classification of mite and tick orders based on?
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Study Notes
Class Arachnida Overview
- Adults and nymphs possess 4 pairs of legs, whereas larvae have 3 pairs.
- Classified under the Subphylum Chelicerata, characterized by chelicerae (mouthparts).
Order Scorpionida (Scorpions)
- Notable for large pedipalps equipped with pincers.
- Abdomen is elongated, curved over the thorax, with a spine and a poison gland at the tip.
Order Araneida (Spiders)
- Cephalothorax connects to abdomen via a narrow waist.
- Nymphs have 6 legs; adults have 8 legs.
- Chelicerae contain poison glands; some species can envenomate humans and animals.
Order Acarina (Mites and Ticks)
- Comprises arachnids of significant veterinary importance.
- Body divided into two sections: anterior gnathosoma (capitulum) and posterior idiosoma (sac-like body).
- Absent antennae, with mouthparts formed by palps, chelicerae, and hypostome.
- Eyes, if present, are very simple.
Suborder of Acarina
- Identified as Ioxida.
Microscopic vs. Macroscopic Acarina
- Mites are microscopic.
- Hard ticks and soft ticks are macroscopic.
Tick Families
- Hard ticks belong to Family Ixodidae.
- Soft ticks belong to Family Argasidae.
Mouthparts Positioning
- For mites and hard ticks, mouthparts are dorsally visible.
- Soft ticks have mouthparts that are not dorsally visible.
Scutum Presence in Ticks
- Mites and soft ticks do not have a scutum.
- Hard ticks feature a scutum, a shield structure on their back.
Basis Capitulum in Ticks
- Mites lack a basis capitulum.
- Hard ticks show a dorsally visible basis capitulum.
- Soft ticks have a ventral basis capitulum.
Third Tick Family
- Family Nuttalliellidae is noted for having only one described species (Nuttalliella namaqua), which is not extensively studied.
Alternate Classification Basis
- Classification of mites and ticks relies on the presence or absence and the location of stigmata (respiratory openings, RSO).
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