Daddy long legs don’t bug me, they’re arachnids.
Are Daddy Long Legs Spiders?
Yes and no. In fact, there is more than one species with this name. Daddy longlegs, also known as harvestmen, are arachnids, like spiders, but not all arachnids are spiders. Harvestmen belong to a different order called Opiliones. They have a single body segment and long, thin legs that are much longer in proportion to their bodies compared to spiders. But there are also spiders belonging to the family Pholcidae that are commonly known as daddy longlegs or cellar spiders. These spiders are distinguished by their long, thin legs, two body segments and their webs, which are often found in dark, damp places such as cellars, basements, and other undisturbed areas. #nature
Are Daddy Long Legs Dangerous?
Daddy long legs spiders are true spiders and have two body segments and venom glands, which they use to capture their prey. However, they are not considered to be harmful to humans. Daddy long legs harvesters do not even have venom glands or silk producing organs. #funfact
Why Are Daddy Long Legs Called That?
It seems no one knows for sure but daddy longlegs and its various spellings was used in the early 19th century as a nickname referring to a male who was tall and had long legs. And daddy long legs arachnids are easily recognised by their extremely long, skinny legs and small bodies. #history
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