The male redback spider, seconds after inseminating a female, does a somersault into her mouth so he becomes her postcoital meal; since matings followed by cannibalism last twice as long as those that don't, his ultimate sacrifice improves the chance that his own sperm will fertilize her ...
The red back spider was made famous by a song ‘The redback on the toilet seat’ (yes really) and the name is descriptive. The spider is black with a clear red stripe down the back. While generally not life threatening, the bite is painful and a visit to the doctor is advisable. Sli...
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