Which of the following is true about insects and arachnids?

The statement that they can be predators or prey is accurate for both insects and arachnids. Both groups exhibit a wide range of dietary habits. Many insects are known to be herbivorous, feeding on plants, while some are predatory, hunting other insects or even larger animals. Similarly, arachnids, which primarily include spiders and scorpions, can also be predators, consuming insects and other small animals. This ecological versatility allows them to fit into various roles within their ecosystems, as both predators and prey, contributing to the balance of those environments.

The other options provide misleading or incorrect associations. For instance, insects are characterized by having six legs, while arachnids have eight, which directly contradicts the assertion that both have more than six legs. Additionally, although insects and arachnids have some similarities, they do not share the same body structure; they are structurally distinct with specific features unique to each group. Lastly, stating they belong to different phyla is accurate as well; insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda and the class Insecta, while arachnids are also in the phylum Arthropoda but belong to the class Arachnida. However, the ability of both groups to act as predators