New Tarantula Species Evolved Record-Long Genitalia to Survive Mating
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Gizmodo
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.