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Why are daddy longlegs not considered to be spiders?

April 26, 2017daddy longlegs spiders

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Why are daddy longlegs not considered to be spiders?

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There are daddy longlegs spiders, but the ones in North America commonly known as daddy longlegs are harvestmen. “Opiliones (better known as “harvestmen”) are arachnids which are harmless to people and are known for their exceptionally long walking legs, compared to their body size.