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Porcupines have long sharp hairs called quills. What is the main function of the quills on the porcupine?

Porcupines have long sharp hairs called quills. What is the main function of the quills-example-1
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Answer: protection from other predators.

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Answer:protection from other predators.

Explanation: the quills will stick into a predator that attack the porcupine Note: it does NOT shoot its quills

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