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Hair has many many uses in insects. It can be used for sensory input, just like your hair. It can be used for insulation, just like your hair. Aquatic insects sometimes use it to trap air for when they dive under water.
The hair in insect isn't even hair, technically. It's an outgrowth of the exoskeleton.
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Why are bats attracted to hair?
Bats are not attracted to hair at all. They are attracted to food, and they do not eat hair or use it an any way. Bats fly around at night looking for insects, not for hair.
Can a spider lay eggs on a human scalp?
yes because if you or someone else in the world never brushes their hair or has dread locks red back spiders will live on your hair and if you try get them out they will bite your head and kill you that's what i personally think SO..... never not brush your hair and for the people with dreads sorry guys too bad............... Love...... so not telling hahahahahaahahahahahaha
What does moulted mean?
When an animal or bug sheds its skin, hair/fur, horns, or feathers. Or molt, is the periodic shedding of an insects exoskeleton or in reptiles the outer skin.
Which are most closely related insects and lobsters or insects and birds?
Insects and Lobsters
Do insects have endoskeletons?
Insects have exoskeletons.
What is the black widow prey?
they eat insects and titty hair
What is the black widow spiders prey?
they eat insects and titty hair
Why are bats attracted to hair?
Bats are not attracted to hair at all. They are attracted to food, and they do not eat hair or use it an any way. Bats fly around at night looking for insects, not for hair.
What is hair under the nose called not mustache?
The hair that grows under the nose is called the nasal hair. The function of the nasal hair is to prevent foreign particles and insects from entering the nose.
What head lice mean?
Its when insects enter your scalp and start chewing your hair.
Do spiders have spiracles?
NO. Spiders, insects etc. do not have an internal skeleton. They have an exoskeleton.
What are some adaptations of a Pitcher Plant?
1. The pitcher shape to trap insects inside. 2. The aroma to attract insects. 3. Hair growing downward to stop insects from escaping. 4. Using insects as a source of nitrogen in an environment low in nitrogen.
What has hair on its eyes?
Many insects have hair on their eyes- the best example is a honey bee but many butterflies, flies and hoverflies also have hairy eyes. LordV
What carries the pollen if insects dont?
The wind, Humans on skin and clothing, dogs and cats on hair and fur
Why does insects have hair on there body?
Insect hair functions much like whiskers, picking up wind currents (useful for flyers!) and vibrations, and in many cases even smell.
Why does hair grow in your ears?
Hair will grow in your ears because it acts as a buffer that protects them. Without these hairs you would suffer from far worse damage due to loud noises and insects.
Can a spider lay eggs on a human scalp?
yes because if you or someone else in the world never brushes their hair or has dread locks red back spiders will live on your hair and if you try get them out they will bite your head and kill you that's what i personally think SO..... never not brush your hair and for the people with dreads sorry guys too bad............... Love...... so not telling hahahahahaahahahahahaha
