The prevalence of this phenomenon was discussed in a 2016 study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B:
In praying mantids that exhibit sexual cannibalism, it occurs in 13–28% of natural encounters in the field, thus imparting significant mortality on males during the breeding season.Unlike some sexually cannibalistic spiders, male mantids can mate repeatedly and potentially fertilize multiple females during their lifetime. Thus, all else being equal, male mantids should be under significant selection to reduce to cost of falling prey to a mate.
Radish... almost 7 years ago
He’s a tune for sad young men
raise your glasses high
all the news is bad again
kiss your dreams good bye…
Squoop almost 7 years ago
Oy!
Doug Taylor Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Know what I mean. wink wink nudge nudge
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Good sex is could be worth loosing your head over.. there would be no regrets.. no shame.. just a smile as you go… or, went.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 7 years ago
The prevalence of this phenomenon was discussed in a 2016 study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B:
In praying mantids that exhibit sexual cannibalism, it occurs in 13–28% of natural encounters in the field, thus imparting significant mortality on males during the breeding season.Unlike some sexually cannibalistic spiders, male mantids can mate repeatedly and potentially fertilize multiple females during their lifetime. Thus, all else being equal, male mantids should be under significant selection to reduce to cost of falling prey to a mate.UpaCoCoCreek Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Once bitten twice shy?!