The fascinating sex lives of insects
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The fascinating sex lives of insects
https://theconversation.com/the-fascinating-sex-lives-of-insects-231619
You’ll never look at spiders the same way.
Many male insects only get to mate once, even when they aren’t eaten by their partners. For example, male bees ejaculate with such explosive force that it is loud enough for humans to hear. This ensures the sperm is passed to the female, but it results in paralysis of the male, which kills him.