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The mothers die after the eggs hatch to provide food for the babies. It's similar to bears overeating before hibernation, except they do it to prepare for sexua
by civilitty 3y ago
The mothers die after the eggs hatch to provide food for the babies. It's similar to bears overeating before hibernation, except they do it to prepare for sexual maturity.
- goodbyesf 3y agoThe mothers also eat their mates. Evolution seems to have pushed octopus breeding to one extreme. It's a one shot deal for both sexes.
- heywoodlh 3y agoIs is a willing choice on both counts? I.E. mate knows mother will eat them after sex, mother knows they will be eaten after eggs hatch?