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Jumping Spiders Dances: Sexual Selection

Jumping spiders are among the most beautiful and fascinating of the spiders. The males are often colorful and highly ornamented, and perform spectacular courtship dances for the females. Why are the males colorful while the females are drab? And why do the males "dance?"

In this module you will learn the principles of sexual selection, using jumping spiders as examples.

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closeup photo of brightly-colored male jumping spider
Male Habronattus pugillis
© 2001 Susan Masta

     
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