harvestman

Meanings

• noun

  A type of arachnid, also known as a daddy longlegs spider. It has long, spindly legs and belongs to the Opiliones order.

  - "The harvestman is an important predator in the ecosystem."
  - "Despite its scary appearance, the harvestman is harmless to humans."

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Synonyms

daddy longlegs , grandfather-graybeard , harry-longlegs , shepherd spider , carter

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Rhymes

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farmer , ranger , danger , stranger

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Variants

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harvestman , harvestmen , daddy longlegs

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Etymology

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The name 'harvestman' comes from the Old English word 'harvest', meaning 'autumn' or 'reaping', and 'man', meaning 'man' or 'male'. It refers to the spider's activity during the harvest season when it is most active.

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Trivia

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1. The harvestman is the largest order of arachnids, with over 10,000 known species.

2. Harvestmen are also known as 'daddy longlegs' or 'granddaddy longlegs'.

3. Despite their appearance, harvestmen are not actually spiders, but belong to a separate order called Opiliones.

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Related Concepts

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1. arachnid: A type of animal that has two main body segments, eight legs, and a segmented abdomen. Spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks are all arachnids.

2. Opiliones: An order of arachnids that includes harvestmen and their close relatives. They are characterized by their long, slender legs and their ability to fold their bodies into a protective shield.

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Culture

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The harvestman has been a popular subject in literature, particularly in folklore and children's stories. It is often portrayed as a helpful creature that assists farmers during the harvest season by eating insects that damage crops.

How to Memorize "harvestman"

1. visualize
   

   - To remember the appearance of a harvestman, imagine a long-legged spider with a small, round body and a protective shield-like covering.

2. associate
   

   - To remember the name 'harvestman', associate it with the harvest season and the spider's long, spindly legs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of 'harvestman', use the mnemonic 'Harvest Man = Helps farmers ANnihilate bugs'.

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