How are scorpions in the spider family?

Scorpions belong to the class Arachnida, which also includes Spiders, making them relatives within this class. Both scorpions and spiders share key characteristics such as an exoskeleton, eight legs, and a segmented body. However, they are classified in different orders: scorpions are part of the order Scorpiones, while spiders belong to the order Araneae. Despite their similarities, they have distinct anatomical features and behaviors, such as scorpions possessing a segmented tail and venomous stinger.