| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10971161 | Animal Behaviour | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We examine benefits of polyandry and sexual cannibalism in a size dimorphic spider. ⺠Multiple mating did not influence female fecundity and offspring survival. ⺠Cannibalism increased clutch size and egg weight. ⺠Offspring survival prolonged in cannibalistic females. ⺠We discuss sexual cannibalism as paternal investment by males into offspring.
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Authors
Klaas W. Welke, Jutta M. Schneider,