An arthropod is an invertebrate animal having a segmented body, jointed appendages and exoskeleton. Arthropods form the phylum Arthropoda, which includes the chelicerates (horse shoe crabs and arachnids), insects, myriapods, and crustaceans. Use 'entomology' tag if the question is specifically about Insecta.
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How long might a tick be on a body before biting?
I understand that a tick must be attached for roughly 24+ hours before presenting a danger of transmitting Lyme Disease. However, I am wondering how long a tick might be on my body before actually attaching itself to me.
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Any clue on what these tiny white bugs may be?
I would like to know what the bugs in the following pictures are, they are absolutely tiny, i would say 0.5mm at most, i can't get a really sharp picture, as they seem like to hang out in the dust on furniture (which messes with the focus) and to…
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How not to kill a spider while moving out of my flat?
About two weeks ago, when it started getting cold, a house spider (tegenaria domestica I believe) has chosen my flat for spending the winter. I like those spiders so it's not a problem for me. Only problem is, two weeks from now, I'm moving out. I…
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