Forget flowers and chocolate – in the spider world, courtship survival is the ultimate gift. Scientists have now discovered a new genus of tarantula and the species' defining feature is a supersized sperm-delivery arm nearly four times the length of their body plate. Researchers believe these enormous palps serve as a “safety buffer,” reducing their risk of being grabbed – or eaten – by notoriously aggressive females while doing the deed. Continue Reading Category:Biology, Science T...
