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Arachnida Collection (page 16)

Arachnida, a diverse class of arthropods, encompasses a wide range of fascinating creatures

Background imageArachnida Collection: Baby spider, SEM

Baby spider, SEM
Baby spider, or spiderling, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x25 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Background imageArachnida Collection: Peruvian golden scorpion sting

Peruvian golden scorpion sting
Peruvian golden scorpion (Hadruroides charcasus), close-up of the sting. This specimen is from Peru

Background imageArachnida Collection: Peruvian golden scorpion

Peruvian golden scorpion (Hadruroides charcasus). This specimen is from Peru

Background imageArachnida Collection: Wasp spider

Wasp spider. Female wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) on its web. This spider is a species of orb-weaver. It is found in low growing grassland. It hunts flying insects, grasshoppers and crickets

Background imageArachnida Collection: Chaetopelma olivaceum

Chaetopelma olivaceum
Black Tarantula Chaetopelma olivaceum is found throughout the middle east (including Cyprus) Photographed in Israel in October

Background imageArachnida Collection: Honey bee mites, SEM

Honey bee mites, SEM
Honey bee mites. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bee mites (Varroa sp.) on the body of a bee. Varroa are parasitic mites that attack honey bees (Apis sp.)

Background imageArachnida Collection: Mite, SEM

Mite, SEM
Mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a mite. Mites belong to the subclass Acarina and are one of the most diverse invertebrate groups

Background imageArachnida Collection: Arachnid organisms, artwork

Arachnid organisms, artwork
Arachnid organisms. Historical artwork showing various organisms in the class Arachnida. This is the 66th plate from Ernst Haeckels Art Forms in Nature (1899)

Background imageArachnida Collection: Labyrinth spider

Labyrinth spider (Agelena labyrinthica)

Background imageArachnida Collection: Marbled orb-weaver spider

Marbled orb-weaver spider (Araneus marmoreus var pyramidatus). This spider variant is found only in Europe, as opposed to Araneus marmoreus, which is found throughout all the northern continents

Background imageArachnida Collection: Mange mites, SEM

Mange mites, SEM
Mange mites. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two mites of different sizes belonging to the family Sarcoptidae

Background imageArachnida Collection: Mange mite, SEM

Mange mite, SEM
Mange mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a mite belonging to the family Sarcoptidae. It is crawling through dog hair

Background imageArachnida Collection: Bat tick mouthparts, SEM

Bat tick mouthparts, SEM
Bat tick mouthparts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a bat tick (order Acarina), an arachnid ectoparasite (external parasites) that feeds on the blood of bats

Background imageArachnida Collection: Flattie Spider - resting on tree trunk, showing camouflage colouring -Grahamstown, Eastern Cape

Flattie Spider - resting on tree trunk, showing camouflage colouring -Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4768 Flattie Spider - resting on tree trunk, showing camouflage colouring Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Anyphops sp. Alan J. S

Background imageArachnida Collection: Scorpions & Spiders

Scorpions & Spiders
Various arachnida, including (1) Scorpion, (2) Tarantula, (3) Bird Catcher, (4) Water Spider (aquatic aranea), and (5) Diadem Spider



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Arachnida, a diverse class of arthropods, encompasses a wide range of fascinating creatures. From the Heteropoda venatoria, commonly known as the huntsman spider, to the tiny mite that feasts on cheese under an electron microscope (SEM), these creatures never cease to amaze. In the world of arachnids, there is no shortage of unique species. Take for example the False-colour SEM image of Tetranychus, a red spider mite; its intricate details and vibrant colors are truly mesmerizing. Similarly captivating is the Sheep tick captured through SEM, showcasing its formidable presence. But it's not just their appearance that captivates us; even microscopic arachnids like the Eyelash mite leave us in awe. Under SEM, we can observe their delicate bodies and intricate features up close. On another end of the spectrum lies Misumena vatia - a yellow female Goldenrod crab spider perched gracefully on an Honesty flower in Bristol, UK. The Ogre faced/Net-casting spider (Deinopis sp) takes hunting to another level with its web held between legs ready to ensnare unsuspecting prey. And let's not forget about Sarcoptes scabiei - better known as scabies mites - which unfortunately cause discomfort for humans but still fascinate scientists studying them under microscopes. Even something as seemingly insignificant as eyelash mite tails become intriguing when examined through SEM. The Tailless whip scorpion stands out with its peculiar appearance and behavior while Spider mites continue to astound researchers with their ability to survive and thrive in various environments. Lastly, Oligonychus ununguis showcases yet another type of red spider mite that leaves us marveling at nature's diversity within this class called Arachnida.