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Clumped harvestmen. Photo by Jackie Johnson.<\/p><\/div>\n

I received a wonderful photo this past week and was thrilled when I was told that I could use it on my blog- thanks Jackie! \u00a0The photo is the inspiration of today’s post.<\/p>\n

Harvestmen, also sometimes called Daddy-longlegs, are arachnids but are NOT spiders. \u00a0Harvestmen are actually in their own order, Opiliones, whereas spiders are in the order Araneae. \u00a0Harvestmen have one basic body section (spiders have two), two eyes, and eight legs. \u00a0They live in moist habitats and usually are found under rocks or logs.<\/p>\n

The two questions I get in regards to harvestmen typically are:<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0Why do they clump together?<\/p>\n

2. Is it really true that they are the most venomous spider, but their fangs cannot penetrate our skin?<\/p>\n

Sit down everyone, because your wish is coming true….the TRUTH ABOUT HARVESTMEN…..<\/p>\n

Let’s begin with #1- Harvestmen clump together for multiple reasons. \u00a0First off, a clump of harvestmen looks a lot larger and scarier than a single harvestmen, so can help to cause predators to think twice about wanting to have them as a meal. \u00a0Secondly, harvestmen release a smell that is somewhat stinky (I was going to say smelly, but aren’t all smells “smelly”?). \u00a0Again, with the smell, there is a benefit to larger numbers….the smell is more pronounced to help repel predators. \u00a0So, it basically comes down to what we teach our kids….there is safety in numbers.<\/p>\n

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Harvestmen on branch.<\/p><\/div>\n

Moving on to #2- We can begin with the most obvious point that was covered already….harvestmen are NOT spiders. \u00a0Next, I need to say that harvestmen do not have venom glands or fangs. \u00a0They typically feed on decomposing plant and animal matter.<\/p>\n

So, there you have it. \u00a0You’re burning questions about harvestmen are now answered. \u00a0I think this would be a great topic to discuss this weekend around the dinner table. \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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