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What are the functions of the small hairs or bristles on the shrimp?

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to protect it from predators

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What are the functions of the many small hairs or bristles on the shrimp?
Shrimp use those small hairs as it becomes responsive to its environment and what is around it. In a shrimp's life it is key to have this sensory hair like bristles.
Where are the hair and bristles of shrimp located?
on its legs
What is hairs function?
Hair forms a protective barrier
What is the functions hair?
1. To increase skins sensitivity. 2. To create attraction.3. Protection (debatable..)
What is the function of hair follicles?
They make hair grow by packing old cells together. Follicles have sebacious glands attached to them which produce se bum, making your hair growing possible.