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The evolution of sexual cannibalism in praying mantises still isn't fully understood -- at least from the male's perspective. Being eaten by the female nourishes the future mother, but being dead really kind of cramps his style for other matings.
There's even a theory that since the male's movements during copulation are controlled by a nerve center in his mid-section, by biting off his head, the female can improve the chance of successful fertilization -- perhaps the earliest known example of "Just relax, honey. You're thinking too much."
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There's even a theory that since the male's movements during copulation are controlled by a nerve center in his mid-section, by biting off his head, the female can improve the chance of successful fertilization -- perhaps the earliest known example of "Just relax, honey. You're thinking too much."
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Schizmatic: A Webcomic Of Intelligent Weirdness - Store - Archive
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You know, the most extremist feminists secretly worship the praying mantis in underground pagan rites, complete with a sacrifice and some head cannibalism. Of course that would be on of the least revolting of their activities, as their incessant whining may be slowly driving the entire civilized world insane. Time to get myself some ear plugs... and maybe a helmet to keep me safe from head cannibalism.