daddy longlegs

Meanings

• common noun

  A common name for various long-legged spiders, especially those in the harvestman family Phalangiidae.

  - "The daddy longlegs spider is also known as a harvestman."
  - "Daddy longlegs are often found in gardens and forests."

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Variants

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daddy longlegs , harvestman

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Etymology

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The name 'daddy longlegs' is a descriptive term, derived from the spider's long, spindly legs.

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Trivia

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1. Daddy longlegs are not actually spiders, but belong to the arachnid order Opiliones.

2. The venom of daddy longlegs is harmless to humans.

3. Despite their long legs, daddy longlegs are not able to spin webs to catch their prey.

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1. Harvestman: A type of arachnid in the order Opiliones, commonly referred to as daddy longlegs.

2. Phalangiidae: A family of arachnids commonly known as harvestmen or daddy longlegs.

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Culture

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Daddy longlegs have been a subject of fascination for many due to their unusual appearance and long legs. In folklore, they have been said to have the ability to predict good weather, as they are more active when the barometric pressure is falling.

How to Memorize "daddy longlegs"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a spider with long, spindly legs that seem to go on forever.
   - Visualize the spider's body being small and compact, while its legs are much longer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'daddy longlegs' with the image of a spider with long legs.
   - Remember the name by thinking of the spider's unusual appearance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the name 'daddy longlegs' with the image of a father carrying long sticks or legs.
   - Use the acronym 'Daddy Long Legs' to remember the name.

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