These male spiders evolved with catapults to avoid sexual cannibalism - BGR

Researchers have released a new study detailing how some male spiders catapult away from females to avoid sexual cannibalism.

Researchers have discovered that a certain species of male spiders catapult away to avoid sexual cannibalism. Cannibalism after mating is a well-known trait in many species of spiders. While the rea… [+3079 chars]

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