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Male redback spiders invite cannibalism through a âself-sacrificial somersaultâ during se but why?
Published 11 August 2026 ¡ science
New research sheds light on the genetic basis of the venomous insectâs âweird mating behaviourâ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get
New research sheds light on the genetic basis of the venomous insectâs âweird mating behaviourâ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast If you think youâve had a bad one-night stand, spare a thought for the male redback spider, whose sole reproductive partner eats him after sex. Male redbacks appear to invite this cannibalism through a âself-sacrificial somersaultâ, with new research shedding light on the genetic basis of the behaviour. Continue reading...
Published: August 12, 2026 ⢠4:31 AM IST ¡ Updated: August 12, 2026 ⢠5:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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New research sheds light on the genetic basis of the venomous insectâs âweird mating behaviourâ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast If you think youâve had a bad one-night stand, spare a thought for the male redback spider, whose sole reproductive partner eats him after sex.
Male redbacks appear to invite this cannibalism through a âself-sacrificial somersaultâ, with new research shedding light on the genetic basis of the behaviour.
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