29 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” This study found that ribbed hairs on tarantulas closely resemble chemoreceptors rather than silk-producing spigots, with no silk observed emitting from them under microscopy.
207 citations
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September 1973 in “Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata” In this study, the researchers found that female Pieris brassicae butterflies have more "B-type" chemoreceptory hairs on their forelegs, which may be involved in selecting oviposition sites through detecting mustard oil glucosides.
8 citations
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April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the use of hairs and feathers as defensive tools through toxin incorporation in certain mammals and birds and reports no new experimental findings.
19 citations
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November 2014 in “Journal of Comparative Physiology A” This study found that Cupiennius salei spiders have specialized mechanosensitive hairs on their legs that adaptively respond to joint movements during walking, suggesting a proprioceptive function.
12 citations
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August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that treating cats infested with Lynxacarus radovskyi using Fipronil resulted in complete resolution of the infestation by day 15.