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Q: What are the hairs on the legs called and used for?
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Why are spider legs hairy?

The hairs on a spider's legs are used primarily to smell. Spiders don't have ears, noses or taste buds, so they rely on these hairs to sense their surroundings, if something is moving nearby, and if something is edible. These hairs are called thrichobotria.


What are cats legs called?

They're not whiskers, they're reinforced hairs similar to whiskers. Not only are the hairs located on their front legs, but also over their eyes.


How many legs does a nematode have?

Flatworms/platyhelminthes have no legs in all their classes. It has cells which are called Cillia, which resemble hairs on a superficial level, which are used to move, in addition to two layers of muscles.


Why do you have hairs on your legs?

I know you might be a boy but still. People get hair on their leg because it grows naturaly.


What is it called when grey hairs are taking over white hairs on a horse?

if the grey hairs are taking over the white around the legs, neck and hindquarters, (aka bottom) they are most likely known as dappled grey.


Why do we have hairs on our legs?

so that we can shave them


Why do I have no hairs on my legs?

cause you dont have a head


Do roborovski hamsters have hairs on their legs?

yes.


Is womens are allowed to remove there legs hairs?

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My legs are fringed with swimming hairs?

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Do daddy long legs leave their children after birth?

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Can spiders hear?

yes. they hear by using the hairs on their legs.