Chelicerates are a major group of arthropods that includes spiders, scorpions, mites, ticks, horseshoe crabs, and sea spiders. Unlike many other arthropods they lack antennae and possess specialised mouthparts called chelicerae, which are often adapted as fangs or pincers used for feeding. Most chelicerates are terrestrial predators, although some groups remain marine. Chelicerates occur in both marine and … Continue reading "Subphylum Chelicerata — Spiders & Relatives"
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Spiders, harvestmen, scorpions, mites and ticks