Amaurobius ferox
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Amaurobius ferox, sometimes known as the black lace-weaver, is a common nocturnal spider belonging to the family Amaurobiidae and genus Amaurobius. Its genus includes three subsocial species, A. fenes
Black Lace Weaver
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Matriphagy
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Matriphagy is the consumption of the mother by her offspring. The behavior generally takes place within the first few weeks of life and has been documented in some species of insects, nematode worms,
Amaurobius ferox
…than that of isolated spiderlings, indicating the need for both group presence and group communication. Similar to the trophic egg consumption and matriphagy behaviors, this phenomenon might have adaptive values in the development of mutual tolerance among the siblings. This tolerance is mediated by decreasing…
Desert spider, Stegodyphus lineatus, one of the best-described species that participates in matriphagy
This black lace-weaver (Amaurobius ferox) female adult will eventually be consumed by her offspring.
A group of pseudoscorpion (Paratemnoides nidificator) adults, the females of which will eventually be subject to matriphagy
Funnel-web spider (Coelotes terrestris)