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Arachtober in Nebraska: A roundup of spider-themed research, outreach

October 29, 2020

Science & Technology

A female dark fishing spider (left) and its male counterpart, which sacrifices itself as a food source immediately after mating. A new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Gonzaga University has found that this cannibalism can benefit the male's offspring.

Ultimate sacrifice: Spider's post-sex cannibalism aids offspring

October 6, 2016

Science & Technology