Entomological Etymology 8: daddy long-legs
Channel: taylor Dr Ant Brains
Date: 2024-04-02

I explain the origin of words related to bugs, blending bug science and word histories.

In this episode, I explain the differences between the several very different types of creatures that are commonly called "daddy long-legs".

Words: daddy long-legs, Pholcidae, pholkos, cephalothorax, prosoma, opisthosoma, harvestman, opilione, opilio, chelicerate, khele, keras

Transcript: https://www.drantbrains.com/blog-1/entomological-etymology-daddy-long-legs


Sources: 
Amateur Entomologists’ Society
Suzanne Ragga, 2015. Listverse.
Steve Reece, 2009. Homer’s Winged Words,.
Glauco Machado et al. Laboratory of Arthropod Behavior and Evolution.
Norman Larsen. Biodiversity Explorer
Rare Historical Photos.com
Machado et al. 2005. J. Chem. Ecol.
Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary