Arachnid Terminology

noun a predatory arachnid with a lobsterlike tail and a pair of grasping claws, the front of the body in most cases being extended to form a narrow head.

• The scorpion is a venomous arachnid known for its curved tail and sting.
• I saw a scorpion crawling on the floor last night!
• Watch out for those scorpions, they can pack a mean punch.
• Her words were like a scorpion's sting, leaving a lasting impact on those around her.

noun a small eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects for food

• The spider spun an intricate web to catch its prey.
• I saw a huge spider in the basement last night.
• That spider is creepy AF.
• Her ability to weave through the complexities of the project was like a spider navigating its web.

noun a large, hairy spider belonging to the family Theraphosidae, often found in tropical and subtropical regions

• The tarantula is a large, hairy spider found in tropical and subtropical regions.
• I saw a huge tarantula crawling across the floor last night.
• That tarantula is freakin' huge!
• Her fear of public speaking felt like a tarantula crawling up her spine.

noun Brachypelma - a genus of tarantula spiders known for their striking coloration and relatively docile nature

• The Brachypelma smithi is a species of tarantula native to Mexico.
• I just got a new Brachypelma tarantula for my collection.
• Dude, check out my Brachypelma spider, it's so cool!
• Her hair was as dark and shiny as a Brachypelma exoskeleton.

noun Acaridan refers to any member of the order Acarina, which includes mites and ticks.

• The acaridan mites were found in the soil samples collected from the agricultural field.
• I heard that acaridan mites can cause skin irritation if you come in contact with them.
• Watch out for those tiny acaridan creatures, they can really itch!
• The acaridan infestation in the house was like a tiny army invading every corner.