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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,
Desert spider, Stegodyphus lineatus, one of the best-described species that participates in matriphagy
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.
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
A group of pseudoscorpion (Paratemnoides nidificator) adults, the females of which will eventually be subject to matriphagy
Funnel-web spider (Coelotes terrestris)
Funnel-web spider (Coelotes terrestris)
Pseudoscorpion
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Pseudoscorpions, also known as false scorpions or book scorpions, are small, scorpion-like arachnids belonging to the order Pseudoscorpiones, also known as Pseudoscorpionida or Chelonethida.
Matriphagy
…offspring. The behavior generally takes place within the first few weeks of life and has been documented in some species of insects, nematode worms, pseudoscorpions, and other arachnids as well as in caecilian amphibians. The specifics of how matriphagy occurs varies among different species. However, the process…
Neobisium sylvaticum 03
Neobisium sylvaticum 03
Phoretic pseudoscorpion (Lamprochernes sp.) on a fly, Germany
Phoretic pseudoscorpion (Lamprochernes sp.) on a fly, Germany
A book scorpion (Chelifer cancroides) on top of an open book
A book scorpion (Chelifer cancroides) on top of an open book
Example of pseudoscorpions preserved in amber. (a) Progonatemnus succineus, (b) Roncus succineus, (c) Chelignathus kochii, (d) Neobisium exstinctum, (
Example of pseudoscorpions preserved in amber. (a) Progonatemnus succineus, (b) Roncus succineus, (c) Chelignathus kochii, (d) Neobisium exstinctum, (e) Electrochelifer balticus, (f) Cheiridium hartmanni, (g) Geogarypus macrodactylus, (h) Microcreagris koellneri