Mate with the young, kill the old: reversed sexual cannibalism and male mate choice in the spider Micaria sociabilis (Araneae: Gnaphosidae)
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| Year of publication | 2013 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology |
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| Doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00265-013-1538-1 |
| Field | Zoology |
| Keywords | Cannibalism; Reversed; Female age; Selective males |
| Description | Female mate choice is regarded as a strong selective force that significantly affects male mating success. In extreme cases, mate rejection can result in sexual cannibalism. |
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