Ecosystem Roles
These tarantulas probably have some impact on insect populations. To the extent that they are a prey species, they may have a positive impact on predator populations. Because they burrow, these spiders may also be seen as contributing to soil aeration.
Ecosystem Impact: soil aeration
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Author: Justin Hart, Southwestern University
Hart, J. 2001. "Brachypelma klaasi" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Brachypelma_klaasi.html
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