The dense, bristly hairs on the skins shed by tarantulas when they moult are naturally efficient sponges and could be used to soak up ocean oil spills
Source:
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2233478-millions-of-hairy-tarantula-skins-could-be-used-to-mop-up-oil-spills/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home