Synopsis

Often mistaken for insects, spiders belong to a distinct order of creatures called arachnids. A key difference lies in their anatomy: spiders possess eight legs, while insects have only six. Their bodies are divided into two segments – a cephalothorax and an abdomen – contrasting with the three-part body plan of insects, which includes a head, thorax, and abdomen. Insects are characterized by antennae, a feature absent in spiders. While some insects are equipped with stingers, all spiders are ar