0
What else can I help you with?
What is daddy long legs family?
It is the common name for a really long legged spider (arachnid).
Are daddy long legs related to scorpions?
It depends on exactly what species you are identifying as "daddy long legs". The name daddy long legs can refer to several species or differing classifications. These are:* Harvestman - This species is not a true spider although it is classed as Arachnida, as it has eight legs. It is commonly called either "daddy long legs" or "grand daddy long legs" in the USA and is found worldwide, with over 6,400 species. There is a myth about these creatures being the most venomous of spiders, but its jaws are too small to bite, however this is a complete fallacy, as none of these species have venom glands or fangs. They are completely harmless and are not poisonous. * Crane fly - These are typically known as daddy long legs in the UK. They are a long legged flying insect that can be found all over the world. There are over 14,000 identified species. * Cellar Spider - This is the only true spider known by the name "daddy long legs". In fact all members of the family Pholcidae are group with this name. They are found commonly all over the world and again are easily recognised by their long legs. Again the myth says they are the most venomous spider in the world, but this is again untrue for the same reason as above.
What is the difference between a Daddy Long Legs and a Black Widow spiders?
A daddy long legs is a very spindly and harmless spider. Black widow spiders, on the other hand, are thicker and extremely poisonous. People should avoid black widow spiders whenever possible.
What are the symptoms of being bit by a daddy long legs?
Daddy long legs, also known as harvestmen, are not venomous and do not possess fangs to bite humans. While they may emit a foul-smelling odor or secrete a defensive fluid when threatened, they do not pose any significant harm to humans. Therefore, there are no specific symptoms associated with being bitten by a daddy long legs.
What type of organism is the grand daddy long leg?
Daddy long legs or Harvestmen come from the class of Arachnida and the Order Opiliones. They are not actually spiders and that can be told by their round bodies that have no constriction or "waist line". They lack silk-spinning organs and their abdomens are segemented. They do, however have four pairs of walking legs and similar jaw and leg sensory structure. They also do not carry venom. The name daddy long legs can refer to several species or differing classifications. These are: * Harvestman - This species is not a true spider although it is classed as Arachnida, as it has eight legs. It is commonly called either "daddy long legs" or "grand daddy long legs" in the USA and is found worldwide, with over 6,400 species. There is a myth about these creatures being the most venomous of spiders, but its jaws are too small to bite, however this is a complete fallacy, as none of these species have venom glands or fangs. They are completely harmless and are not poisonous. * Crane fly - These are typically known as daddy long legs in the UK. They are a long legged flying insect that can be found all over the world. There are over 14,000 identified species. * Cellar Spider - This is the only true spider known by the name "daddy long legs". In fact all members of the family Pholcidae are group with this name. They are found commonly all over the world and again are easily recognised by their long legs. Again the myth says they are the most venomous spider in the world, but this is again untrue for the same reason as above.
How did daddy long legs get its name?
The name daddy-long-legs beginning is unknown. It is suspected to have come from a book by Jean Webster about a girl in an orphanage whose benefactor is a tall man whom has long legs and she calls him Daddy Long Legs.
What is the name of dody long legs?
Daddy long legs or Pholcus phalangioides
What is the scientific name for a daddy long leg?
The scientific name for a daddy long leg is Pholcus phalangioides.
What is formal name for daddy long legs?
Cranefly
What is the name of the biggest spider?
Daddy long legs
Do daddy long legs have gills?
None of the species know by the common name "daddy long legs" have gills, nor do they live in water and have need of them.
What is daddy long legs family?
It is the common name for a really long legged spider (arachnid).
What is another name for a daddy long legs spider?
harvestman spider
What is a fatherly alternative name for a crane fly?
Daddy Long Legs, most commonly used in the U.K. In the U.S., Daddy Long Legs typically refers to a kind of spider.
What is the difference between a spider and a daddy long legs?
Spiders usually have two body-parts while daddy long-legs have only one. Daddy long-legs have a teeny body with very long and thin legs, hence the name. Some spiders might have long legs and small body but you'll never find one as scrawny as the daddy long-legs. You can find daddy long-legs in groups sometimes while spiders are always alone. Spiders defend themselves by biting. Daddy long-legs spit acid and cannot bite, they're fangs are too small to penetrate skin.
Is daddy long legs the name for a young crane fly?
Daddy long legs is the name given to an insect that I believe is in the spider family. It is characterized by its very long thin legs. It is a harmless insect without venom but useful in killing off other pesky bugs.
How did the daddy-longlegs get its name?
It was the first daddy spider in the world so it's name is daddy longlegs! It also have really really long legs... so yeah
