New research in Biology Letters points to a genetic source for the venomous arachnid's cannibalism-inviting mating behavior
Male Redback Spiders' Self-Sacrificial Somersault Has Genetic Basis, Study Finds
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New research sheds light on the genetic basis of the venomous arachnid’s ‘weird mating behaviour’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast If you think you’ve had a bad one-night stand, spare a thought for the male redback spider, whose sole reproductive partner eats him after sex. Male redback spiders invite cannibalism through a ‘self-sacrificial somersault’ during sex – but why?. A new study, published in Biology Letters , has pointed to a genetic source for this behaviour.
Furthermore, "I feel like the more we look, the more weird and surprising things we'll find with spiders," Dr Buzatto said.
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New research sheds light on the genetic basis of the venomous arachnid’s ‘weird mating behaviour’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast If you think you’ve had a bad one-night stand, spare a thought for the male redback spider, whose sole reproductive partner eats him after sex.
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A new study, published in Biology Letters , has pointed to a genetic source for this behaviour.
according to ABC News Australia — World"I feel like the more we look, the more weird and surprising things we'll find with spiders," Dr Buzatto said.
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New research sheds light on the genetic basis of the venomous arachnid’s ‘weird mating behaviour’ Follow our Australia news live blog for…
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