What’s the Daddy-Long-Leg Really Called?

Although they resemble spiders in many respects, these familiar creatures are different in more ways than you think.

Animals & Nature What's the Daddy-Long-Leg Really Called? Harvestmen (Opiliones) are a group of arachnids known for their long, delicate legs and their oval body. Although they resemble spiders in many respects, these familiar creatures are different in more ways than you think, including a lack of fangs... READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE Why Do Some Animals Play Dead? 5 Parasites That Turn Animals Into Zombies Can You Guess the Most Diverse Animal Group on the Planet? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.