Is a scorpion an insect?
Scorpions are not insects. They are the largest arachnids, some reaching over 8 inches in length. They have 6 to 12 appendages.
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Scorpions are arthropods, they have eight legs, two pedipalps, and a tail with a venom-injecting barb. Scorpions have two venom
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Scorpions are arachnids, belonging to the same family as spiders. They are not insects. Thanks for using ChaCha!
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About Insects
Insects are a class within the arthropods that have a chitinous exoskeleton, a three-part body, three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and two antennae.
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