❓ why
Why do tarantulas have urticating hairs?
Quick Answer
Many New World tarantulas use irritating hairs as a defense against predators. The hairs can be kicked off and cause discomfort or irritation.
The Full Story
Urticating hairs are specialized defensive hairs found on many tarantulas from the Americas. When threatened, the spider can flick these tiny barbed hairs toward an attacker. The hairs can irritate skin, eyes, or mucous membranes, giving the spider a chance to escape. Different species have differently shaped hairs and deployment methods. This defense is especially useful because tarantulas are large and cannot rely only on speed or web traps.
Key Facts
1.Urticating hairs are a defense in many New World tarantulas
2.The hairs can irritate skin and eyes
3.Tarantulas often use them to escape predators
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