harvestmen

Meanings

• noun

  A type of arachnid, specifically a daddy longlegs spider, characterized by its long legs and pedipalps modified into chelicerae for seizing and crushing prey.

  - "The harvestman is an important predator in the ecosystem."
  - "Harvestmen are often found in damp environments."
  - "Despite their intimidating appearance, harvestmen are harmless to humans."

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Synonyms

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

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Variants

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harvestman , harvestmen

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Etymology

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From Old English harvestmann, harvestman, harvester, from harvest + man.

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Trivia

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1. Harvestmen are also known as daddy longlegs spiders or harvest spiders.

2. Harvestmen have a unique mating ritual where the male presents a gift of food to the female.

3. Harvestmen are not actually spiders, but belong to a different class of arachnids called Opiliones.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arachnids: Harvestmen belong to the class Arachnida, which also includes scorpions, mites, ticks, and spiders.

2. Daddy longlegs: Another common name for harvestmen.

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Culture

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Harvestmen have been depicted in literature and art, often symbolizing autumn and the harvest season.

How to Memorize "harvestmen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a spider with long legs and a menacing appearance, but remember it's harmless to humans.

2. associate
   

   - Associate harvestmen with autumn and the harvest season.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym HARVEST: Huge Arachnid Residing, Venturing, Eating, Sneaking, and Trapping.

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