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This guide covers a variety of non-insect arthropods that are crucial for entomological studies. From the venomous black widow spider to ticks that feed on animal blood, these organisms play significant roles in ecosystems and human health. Besides the black widow and brown recluse spiders, important species include scorpions, centipedes, and millipedes, each with unique feeding habits and ecological contributions. Understanding these creatures enhances students' knowledge of arthropod diversity and their importance in the environment.
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OTHER ARTHROPODS Ordinal Characteristics: Not required The following are not insects but are commonly studied by entomologists and should be recognized by students of entomology.
OTHER ARTHROPODS • Species common name • Black widow spider • Family/Group common name • .. • Scientific family name • .. • Food • Insects
OTHER ARTHROPODS • Species common name • Brown recluse spider • Family/Group common name • .. • Scientific family name • .. • Food • Insects
OTHER ARTHROPODS • Species common name • Ear tick • Family/Group common name • .. • Scientific family name • .. • Food • Blood of animals
OTHER ARTHROPODS • Species common name • Brown dog tick • Family/Group common name • .. • Scientific family name • .. • Food • Blood of animals
OTHER ARTHROPODS • Species common name • American dog tick • Family/Group common name • .. • Scientific family name • .. • Food • Blood of animals
OTHER ARTHROPODS • Species common name • Gulf Coast tick • Family/Group common name • .. • Scientific family name • .. • Food • Blood of animals
OTHER ARTHROPODS • Species common name • Lone star tick • Family/Group common name • .. • Scientific family name • .. • Food • Blood of animals
OTHER ARTHROPODS • Species common name • Scorpion • Family/Group common name • .. • Scientific family name • .. • Food • Insects
OTHER ARTHROPODS • Species common name • Centipede • Family/Group common name • .. • Scientific family name • .. • Food • Insects
OTHER ARTHROPODS • Species common name • Millipede • Family/Group common name • .. • Scientific family name • .. • Food • Decomposing organic matter
OTHER ARTHROPODS • Species common name • Spider mite • Family/Group common name • .. • Scientific family name • .. • Food • Plant sap
OTHER ARTHROPODS • Species common name • Pillbug • Family/Group common name • .. • Scientific family name • .. • Food • Decomposing organic matter
OTHER ARTHROPODS • Species common name • Harvestman • Family/Group common name • .. • Scientific family name • .. • Food • Plant juices, dead insects