Tarantulas' hairiness may have evolved as a defense mechanism against predatory ants

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Aug 22, 2024, 10:58 am128 pts
An article published in Journal of Natural History reviews the mutually beneficial ecological relationships and evolutionary adaptations of tarantulas. The study reveals that the infamous spiders are actually often on friendly terms with amphibians, reptiles, and even army ants, which are known to feed on…

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