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Daddy Long Legs Mating Habits Unveiled

Updated 2026-08-03 11:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists have discovered that some female daddy longlegs perform fellatio to avoid potential violence from males, while others use a secretion on their penises to attract females. These findings shed light on the unique mating behaviors of these arachnids.

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Scientific American
Some female daddy longlegs will perform fellatio, perhaps to avoid potential violence from males, while males of another species entice females with a secretion on their penises
2026-08-03 10:30 UTC
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