Does sexual cannibalism secure genetic benefits of polyandry in a size-dimorphic spider?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00265-020-02890-5
Abstract: Females mate multiply despite numerous costs. It is well established that polyandry can result in sexual conflict, favoring male adaptations that prevent sperm competition often to the disadvantage of the female. Such adaptations are extreme… read more here.
Keywords: spider; benefits polyandry; sexual cannibalism; cannibalism ... See more keywords
Sexual and nonsexual cannibalism have different effects on offspring performance in redback spiders
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DOI: 10.1093/beheco/arw159
Abstract: Sexual cannibalism is often set apart from other forms of cannibalism; however, no studies have directly compared the fitness consequences of these 2 types of cannibalism. Here, we compared the consequences of cannibalism of a… read more here.
Keywords: redback spiders; effects offspring; sexual cannibalism; cannibalism ... See more keywords