Is predation by ants driving the evolution of tarantulas? First report of tarantulas (Araneae, Theraphosidae) actively using urticating setae against invertebrates.
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- 2026 Aug 3
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@article{allodium:10.1038/s41598-026-64167-7,
title = {Is predation by ants driving the evolution of tarantulas? First report of tarantulas (Araneae, Theraphosidae) actively using urticating setae against invertebrates.},
author = {Bertani R},
year = {2026},
journal = {Scientific reports},
doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-64167-7},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-64167-7}
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TY - JOUR TI - Is predation by ants driving the evolution of tarantulas? First report of tarantulas (Araneae, Theraphosidae) actively using urticating setae against invertebrates. AU - Bertani R PY - 2026 JO - Scientific reports DO - 10.1038/s41598-026-64167-7 UR - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-64167-7 ER -
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R, B. (2026). Is predation by ants driving the evolution of tarantulas? First report of tarantulas (Araneae, Theraphosidae) actively using urticating setae against invertebrates.. Scientific reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-64167-7
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