what are daddy long legs classified as

Daddy longlegs, also known as harvestmen, are arachnids that are known for their extremely long and thin legs and for their compact bodies. They are closely related to scorpions but are often mistaken as spiders because of their appearance. Unlike true spiders, daddy longlegs have only one segment in their body, which is due to a broad fusion that makes the juncture between the two segments almost indiscernible. Daddy longlegs are not spiders, but they are classified as arachnids. They are in their own separate order, which is Opiliones. Daddy longlegs can be found in a variety of habitats, often among leaf litter on the forest floor or on the bark of trees. They are mostly nocturnal, but many are active in daylight. Daddy longlegs are omnivorous, feeding on small insects, mites, spiders, snails, and vegetable matter.