pholcid
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Pholcidae, commonly known as daddy longlegs spiders or cellar spiders, are a family of approximately 960 spider species found worldwide. These spiders are characterized by their very long, slender legs and irregular, tangled webs. They are often found in human dwellings.123
It is important to distinguish them from the arachnids also called daddy longlegs, which belong to the order Opiliones and lack venom entirely. Despite a prevalent myth, the daddy longlegs spider (Pholcus phalangioides) is not among the most venomous spiders, and its venom is not particularly potent, making it harmless to humans.3
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