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It is given a different name because unlike most abdomens, a spider has its heart and respiratory organs here, instead of the thorax. The name literally means 'behind the body'.
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What is the tarantulas prosoma?
The prosoma (cephalothorax) is the main body part where all of the legs are connected. The other main body part is the opisthosoma (abdomen).
How many body regions does a arachnid have?
Two body parts for arachnids, prosoma and opisthosoma.
Which part of a spider contains its heart?
The Spider's body has two parts: a fused head and thorax (cephalothorax or prosoma), and the abdomen or opisthosoma (the rear body). The heart is located at the top-front of the abdomen.
What are the body parts of a mite?
Mites' bodies are split into two sections. The front section is called the cephalothorax and the hind part is called the abdomen or the opisthosoma. Their mouth parts include jaws and palps. They also have four pairs of legs.
Are shrimp part of the arachnid family?
No. A shrimp is a crustacean.
Is a dady longlags a arachnid or insect?
a dady longlegs is actually an arachnid even though it has six legs and one body part
Is abdomen part of the trunk?
Yes, the abdomen is normally considered part of the trunk.
Scorpions belong to which class?
Scorpions are part of the arachnid family.
Part between thorax and abdomen?
In a beetle the part of the body between the head and abdomen is called the thorax. The thorax contains important body structures.
What part of the stomach is more vulnerable when getting hit-the upper abdomen or lower abdomen?
lower abdomen
Does spider belong to the class reptile?
No. Spiders are part of the class arachnid (Arachnida).
Which part of an arachnid contains a spider's eyes?
The cephalothorax contains a spider's eyes.
