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harvestman arachnid, often called daddy longlegs because of its eight long, slender legs. The harvestman has a rounded or oval body possessing glands that give off an acrid scent. Its food consists of a variety of organic materials, including fluids from fruits and vegetation, animal tissue, and even other harvestmen. The unrelated crane fly is also called daddy longlegs because of its long legs. Harvestmen are classified in the phylum Arthropoda , class Arachnida, order Opiliones.

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harvestman Arachnid with legs that may be several times its body length. It feeds on insects and plant juices. Body length: 2.5–13mm (0.1–0.5in). Family Phalangidae.
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har·vest·man / ˈhärvəstmən/ • n. (pl. -men) another term for daddy longlegs (sense 1).

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Magazine article from: Journal of Arachnology; 5/1/2005; ; 700+ words ; ...various food types for harvestmen is sparse. The aim...different food types to a harvestman. Survival, growth...In the laboratory, harvestmen have successfully been...which food types the harvestman Goniosoma spelaeum...conclusion that these harvestmen should be considered...
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Harvestmen reap a tasty dividend ; Strange things happen in the jungles of our gardens when denizens of the deep are on the move, needing to feed. Endymion was taking a dish of Rascal's favourite cat food, placing it in front of his lordship as he does like to eat out in nice weather. Standing back to see that all was to his liking, she noticed a harvestman arrive as Rascal was eating.
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