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In which one of the following kinds of organisms is the phenomenon found wherein the female kills the male after copulation?

  1. Dragonfly
  2. Honeybee
  3. Spider
  4. Pit viper

Explanation

Option (c) is correct
  • Sexual cannibalism is well documented in spiders, especially black widow spiders. The female kills and consumes the male after mating.
Answer: (c) Spider
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