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?" |
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In this module you will learn the principles of sexual selection, using
jumping spiders as examples. Next: table of contents. Eager to jump right in? Skip the intro stuff and go directly to the main story. |
Male Habronattus pugillis © 2001 Susan Masta |
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