Harvestman

/hˈɑːvɪstmən/

/hˈɑːɹvɪstmən/

[noun]

Harvestman

[NOUN]

an invertebrate of arachnid order with long slender legs that lives in moist shady environments

synonyms : Phalangium opilio

What is a "harvestman"?

A harvestman, also known as a daddy longlegs or a harvest spider, is a type of arachnid belonging to the order Opiliones. Despite their spider-like appearance, harvestmen are not true spiders. They have long, thin legs and a small body, resembling a tiny version of a spider. Harvestmen are known for their distinctive habit of holding their legs horizontally when at rest. They are found in various habitats, including forests, grasslands, and gardens. Harvestmen are harmless to humans and do not possess venom or silk glands like spiders. They feed on small insects, decaying organic matter, and occasionally plant material. Harvestmen play an important role in ecosystems as scavengers, helping to decompose organic material and control insect populations.

Examples

1. It’s a harvestman, which some people call daddy-long-legs.

2. Okay, so I’ve done my initial rehearsal with my Harvestman character and you can see an example of how that played out here

3. Where I grew up this is a daddy longlegs (sometimes called a harvestman).

4. As a matter of fact, the daddy long-legs, also known as the Harvestman, is not venomous.

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