New Tarantula Species Evolved Record-Long Genitalia to Survive Mating
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Researchers discovered four new tarantula species with exceptionally long genitals, leading to the creation of a new genus, Satyrex, to explain their unique morphology. The males' long palps may help them avoid being eaten by females during mating, highlighting an evolutionary adaptation for reproductive success.
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