The stridulatory setae of Acanthoscurria suina (Araneae, Theraphosidae) and their possible role in sexual communication: an experimental approach Las setas estridulatorias de Acanthoscurria suina (Araneae, Theraphosidae) y su posible rol en la comunicación sexual: una aproximación experimental

The stridulatory setae of Acanthoscurria suina (Araneae, Theraphosidae) and their possible role in sexual communication: an experimental approach Las setas estridulatorias de Acanthoscurria suina (Araneae, Theraphosidae) y su posible rol en la comunicación sexual: una aproximación experimental

Specialized setae placed on proximal segments of appendages in tarantulas have been related to sound production (stridulation), used in defense or sexual communication. The surface structure of called stridulatory setae of Acanthoscurria suina Pocock, 1903 was studied by SEM. Three morphological typ...

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Main Authors: Fernando Pérez-Miles, Laura Montes de Oca, Rodrigo Postiglioni, Fernando G. Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Zoobotânica do Rio Grande do Sul 2005-12-01
Series:Iheringia: Série Zoologia
Subjects:
Setas estridulatorias
tarantulas
Acanthoscurria suina
comportamiento
Stridulatory setae
Tarantula spiders
behavior
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