harvestmen

Harvestmen, commonly known as daddy longlegs, are arachnids belonging to the order Opiliones. Unlike spiders, they have a single, fused body segment and long, slender legs. They do not produce venom or silk and are primarily scavengers or predators of small insects and plant material. Found worldwide in various habitats, they play a role in controlling pest populations and decomposing organic matter. Despite their appearance, they are harmless to humans and are often mistaken for spiders, though they are a distinct group within arachnids.