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Presumably the female acquires calories with which to grow her brood. "Unable to reproduce with other females" is probably relevant. The relative size of diff
by RajT88 2y ago
Presumably the female acquires calories with which to grow her brood.
"Unable to reproduce with other females" is probably relevant. The relative size of different genders has a lot to do with if a species is polygamous or monogamous. Larger males the former and larger females the latter.
- HarHarVeryFunny 2y agoYes, although the fact that the male has evolved this venomous defense seems to indicate that benefit of maintaining diversity in the gene pool (maybe good genes even, if he had to compete to mate) might outweigh the benefit of being a quick snack for a post-coital hungry female.