In peacock spiders, to initiate reproduction, male spiders perform a mating dance for the females, wiggling around and displaying vibrant colors on their bodies during the dance. In response, females either mate with the males as a sign of approval or consume them as a form of rejection.
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[Edited by Nicole Rodrigues]
Reference:
Bailey, R. (2019, September 29). Peacock Spider Facts. ThoughtCo. Retrieved March 27, 2024, from https://www.thoughtco.com/peacock-spider-4769343#:~:text=Peacock%20spiders%20do%20not%20spin,unimpressed%20by%20the%20males%E2%80%99%20dances