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571. Order 8. The Acarina are the mites and ticks. Many of the 

 members of this group are parasites. The body cannot be divided into 

 cephalo-thorax and abdomen as all evidence of segmentation is lacking. 

 The mouth parts are often adapted for piercing and sucking. The legs 



FIG. 155. The home of the trap-door spider laid open. The door is held open 

 with a pin. X 3/4- 



are often merely hold-fast organs. The parasitic forms are often much 

 degenerate. 



572. Order 9. The Linguatulida are parasitic forms especially notable 



