Scorpions are arachnids belonging to the same category as spiders. Like spiders, they have eight legs, lack antennae and wings, and follow a carnivorous diet, primarily feeding on insects. Unlike spiders, scorpions can be identified by their front pincers and long tails, which possess a venomous stinger for hunting and defense. Scorpions have a flexible exoskeleton made of chitin, akin to shrimp shells.