Harvestman

Harvestman

Members of the order Opiliones are often called harvestmen due to the English folklore that if one was killed, it would lead to a bad harvest. However, another colloquial name is a perfect example of common-name problems. Three different animals are often called "daddy longlegs": the crane fly (superfamily: Tipuloidea) and two species of arachnid,... Read more

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Pointy butted things

Pointy butted things

The woods are more than just a bunch of trees, it's a delicate ecosystem full of its own niche species. From earthworms that feed in the forks of trees. To plants that live underground, Paristising tree roots, and only coming up to flower in spring. This is where the majority of life is, completely unseen, but always there. To explore this hidden... Read more

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