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ki77a [65]
2 years ago
9

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

Biology
1 answer:
myrzilka [38]2 years ago
6 0

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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