SPIDERS
Life-cycle of the Spider
Parts of a Spider
Differences between Spiders & Insects
Spiders Are Not Insects!
Spiders are Arachnids!
Life-Cycle of a SPIDER
1. Spider laying
eggs
2. The egg sac
3. The spiderlings
4. The adult spider
Point to the pictures in order of the
Life-cycle of the spider.
Remember the Number 8!
Spiders have 2 body Spiders have 8 legs.
parts. 8
The top of the number 8
represents the
cephalothorax or head. Most spiders have 8
The bottom of the eyes (2 rows of 4 eyes).
number 8 represents the oooo
abdomen or body. oooo
Identify Parts of a Spider
A. Legs
B. Pedipalps (sensory
feelers)
C. Chelicerae (jaws)
D. Eyes
E. Cephalothorax
(head)
F. Abdomen (body)
G. Spinnerets
Spiders Come In Many Sizes & Colors
Differences Between
Spiders are characterized by: Spiders (Arachnids) & Insects
1. Two body parts
2. Eight legs
3. Chelicerae or fangs
4. No wings
5. No antennae
Insects are characterized by:
1. Three body parts
2. Six legs
3. Mandibles or jaws
4. Wings
5. Antennae
External Spider Anatomy
(Answers to: External spider anatomy worksheet)
SPIDERS IN ACTION!!
JUST FOR FUN!!!
Animation Provided by:
http://www.animation.arthouse.org/spider.html