Arthropod bites and stings

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/arthropod-bites-and-stings

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific classification?Arthropoda is the largest phylum, encompassing insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans
2. What happens when a spider or bug bites you?It can give you a small pinch or prick, making the skin red, swollen, itchy, and painful. Usually it goes away on its own, but sometimes medicine can help.
3. Why do bugs and spiders bite?They bite or sting to protect themselves or to catch food. It’s a natural way to stay safe or eat.

Venom: A complex mixture of toxins produced by certain animals, typically injected via a bite or sting.
Anaphylaxis: A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can affect breathing and cause a sudden drop in blood pressure.
Vector: An organism, typically an arthropod, that transmits a pathogen from one host to another.
Envenomation: The process by which venom is injected into an organism, usually through a bite or sting.