Amphisexual care in Acutisoma proximum (Arachnida, Opiliones), a neotropical harvestman with exclusive maternal care

B. A. Buzatto; G. Machado

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Amphisexual care in Acutisoma proximum (Arachnida, Opiliones), a neotropical harvestman with exclusive maternal care

B. A. Buzatto, G. Machado

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Abstract

We provide observational and experimental evidence that territorial males of the maternal harvestman Acutisoma proximum temporarily care for clutches that are left unattended by females from their harems. The evolution of paternal care in harvestmen from a territory-based polygynous mating system is discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	106-108
Number of pages	3
Journal	Insectes Sociaux
Volume	56
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00040-008-1044-z
Publication status	Published - Feb 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Evolution
Gonyleptidae
Male territoriality
Paternal care
Polygyny

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Amphisexual care in Acutisoma proximum (Arachnida, Opiliones), a neotropical harvestman with exclusive maternal care

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