Male Redback Spiders Benefit When They are Eaten by Their

Question

Male redback spiders benefit when they are eaten by their mates because
A) they ultimately have higher reproductive success.
B) they are only partially eaten and can regrow lost parts.
C) they would die soon after copulation anyway.
D) they don't have to fight other males.
E) None of the answer choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Male redback spiders benefit when they are eaten by their mates because the nutrients and proteins from their body are used by the female to produce more eggs. This ultimately leads to higher reproductive success for the male, as he has contributed directly to the production of offspring.