Am Nat March 2021 PMID 33625967

Fitness Implications of Nonlethal Injuries in Scorpions: Females, but Not Males, Pay Reproductive Costs.

Solimary García-Hernández, Glauco Machado

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The group consistently shows interest by discussing key findings such as females suffering reproductive costs from tail autotomy, supported by phrases like 'causes lifelong constipation' and 'females, but not males,' reflecting a focus on sex-specific impacts. Their tone conveys curiosity and acknowledgement of the study's importance, with some comments expressing surprise at results, which indicates thoughtful engagement about the implications of the research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize and support the article's findings, especially noting that females experience reproductive costs after tail autotomy, aligning with the study's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions display high interest, with comments referencing specific aspects such as tail self-amputation and reproductive success, indicating engaging content on animal behavior and reproductive costs.

EngagementHigh engagement

Participants delve into details, referencing the research on tail use during courtship and the surprising lack of reproductive impact on males, demonstrating deep engagement with the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the significance of the research, emphasizing how insights from this study could influence understanding of sexual dimorphism and reproductive strategies in animals.

Abstract in brief

  • Autotomy, or the ability to shed a body part, helps scorpions survive predators but can harm their ability to reproduce, especially in females.
  • In the study, female scorpions that lost their tails (autotomized) produced about 35% fewer offspring than those with intact tails, while males showed no decline in mating success due to tail loss.
  • The negative reproductive impacts of tail loss are sex-specific, likely because males and females rely on their tails differently for reproduction, with tail autotomy more critically affecting females’ reproductive success.]

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Bibiana Rojas
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"Fitness Implications of Nonlethal Injuries in Scorpions: Females, but Not Males, Pay Reproductive Costs" New #CienciaCriolla in @ASNAmNat by @GhSolimary & #GlaucoMachado

Jan 31, 2021 · 19 likes · 5 shares · 5,113 followers View post →
SOLIMARY García-Hernández
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O nosso artigo já acabou de ficar online :)! Fitness Implications of Nonlethal Injuries in Scorpions: Females, but Not Males, Pay Reproductive Costs | The American Naturalist https://t.co/yHpAojo3w5 @ASNAmNat

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イグ・ノーベル生物学賞: 便秘のサソリのメスは生殖可能性に差があることの発見 → https://t.co/SJJUYnDT2k サソリの尻尾を切ると、便秘になって、そうすると雄と雌では子孫を残す可能性に差が出る、ということかな。

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Roses are red, Tail self-amputation in female scorpions causes lifelong constipation. @GhSolimary's latest: https://t.co/RSt1xuc96s More research in the latest #Arachnews: https://t.co/czuMbiqqhs https://t.co/cm1cgtLatj

May 4, 2021 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 1,425 followers View post →
Animal Behavior Society
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Reproduction part1: Even though males use their “tail” to support the body during #spermatophore deposition (the last stage of #courtship), we found #autotomy does not have a negative effect on male #reproductive_success! Such a surprise! @ASNAmNat https://t.co/LQiXj3JHji 5/7 https://t.co/fT7aQih4ey

Jan 10, 2022 · 4 likes · 12,928 followers View post →
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RT @tarokotani: イグ・ノーベル生物学賞: 便秘のサソリのメスは生殖可能性に差があることの発見 → https://t.co/SJJUYnDT2k サソリの尻尾を切ると、便秘になって、そうすると雄と雌では子孫を残す可能性に差が出る、ということかな。

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RT @tarokotani: イグ・ノーベル生物学賞: 便秘のサソリのメスは生殖可能性に差があることの発見 → https://t.co/SJJUYnDT2k サソリの尻尾を切ると、便秘になって、そうすると雄と雌では子孫を残す可能性に差が出る、ということかな。

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RT @tarokotani: イグ・ノーベル生物学賞: 便秘のサソリのメスは生殖可能性に差があることの発見 → https://t.co/SJJUYnDT2k サソリの尻尾を切ると、便秘になって、そうすると雄と雌では子孫を残す可能性に差が出る、ということかな。

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RT @tarokotani: イグ・ノーベル生物学賞: 便秘のサソリのメスは生殖可能性に差があることの発見 → https://t.co/SJJUYnDT2k サソリの尻尾を切ると、便秘になって、そうすると雄と雌では子孫を残す可能性に差が出る、ということかな。

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RT @tarokotani: イグ・ノーベル生物学賞: 便秘のサソリのメスは生殖可能性に差があることの発見 → https://t.co/SJJUYnDT2k サソリの尻尾を切ると、便秘になって、そうすると雄と雌では子孫を残す可能性に差が出る、ということかな。

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RT @tarokotani: イグ・ノーベル生物学賞: 便秘のサソリのメスは生殖可能性に差があることの発見 → https://t.co/SJJUYnDT2k サソリの尻尾を切ると、便秘になって、そうすると雄と雌では子孫を残す可能性に差が出る、ということかな。

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イグ・ノーベル生物学賞: 便秘のサソリのメスは生殖可能性に差があることの発見 → https://t.co/SJJUYnDT2k サソリの尻尾を切ると、便秘になって、そうすると雄と雌では子孫を残す可能性に差が出る、ということかな。

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RT @arachnofiles: Roses are red, Tail self-amputation in female scorpions causes lifelong constipation. @GhSolimary's latest: https://t.c…

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Reproduction part1: Even though males use their “tail” to support the body during #spermatophore deposition (the last stage of #courtship), we found #autotomy does not have a negative effect on male #reproductive_success! Such a surprise! @ASNAmNat https://t.co/LQiXj3JHji 5/7 https://t.co/fT7aQih4ey

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Roses are red, Tail self-amputation in female scorpions causes lifelong constipation. @GhSolimary's latest: https://t.co/RSt1xuc96s More research in the latest #Arachnews: https://t.co/czuMbiqqhs https://t.co/cm1cgtLatj

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"Fitness Implications of Nonlethal Injuries in Scorpions: Females, but Not Males, Pay Reproductive Costs" New #CienciaCriolla in @ASNAmNat by @GhSolimary & #GlaucoMachado

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O nosso artigo já acabou de ficar online :)! Fitness Implications of Nonlethal Injuries in Scorpions: Females, but Not Males, Pay Reproductive Costs | The American Naturalist https://t.co/yHpAojo3w5 @ASNAmNat

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