order phalangida

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Noun order phalangida has 1 sense

Phalangida, order Phalangida, Opiliones, order Opiliones - harvestmen
--₁ is a kind of animal order
--₁ is a member of Arachnida, class Arachnida
--₁ has members: Phalangiidae, family Phalangiidae

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Order Phalangida

The Order Phalangida is a taxonomic classification in the arachnid class, which includes various species commonly known as harvestmen or daddy longlegs. They are terrestrial arachnids known for their distinctive body shape and long thin legs.

In the popular sense, order Phalangida refers to a group of arachnids that resemble spiders but can be easily distinguished by their long legs and absence of silk glands.

In a local context, the term "order Phalangida" can refer specifically to the particular species of harvestmen found in a certain geographical location.

Sample Sentences:

The Order Phalangida is one of the most diverse arachnid groups.
A common misconception is that daddy longlegs are venomous, but that is not true for the Phalangida order.
Exploring the local habitats, we discovered a unique species from the order Phalangida.