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Daddy Longlegs as Predators
Researchers reveal that daddy longlegs, commonly known as harvestmen, may be predators of small vertebrates such as frogs. This challenges the traditional view of these arachnids.
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Scientific American
The wobbly, lanky arachnids known as harvestmen or daddy longlegs may be overlooked as predators of small vertebrates such as frogs, researchers say
2026-05-21 10:30 UTC