Jumping Spider Mating Ritual With Super Audio
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I've got rhythm, I've got rhythm, I've got rhythm, who could ask for anything more? Possibly a contact microphone used for sound amplification. Great and weird stuff from nature. And this:
Jumping spiders use their legs to communicate courtship interests to potential mates. The miniscule impacts of spider legs tapping against the ground surface are detected by nearby spiders. This "drumming" cadence signals the spider's reproductive interests. The female detects the low frequency vibrations through her legs. She responds by allowing the male to mount her.
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I am SO turned on right now.




written by mlx  | 12 months ago | CH
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I think he's hypnotizing her.


written by silvercord  | 12 months ago | CH
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Sc, you're not allowed to post porn. I'm not gonna lie, that was some pretty raunchy stuff there.


written by karaidl  | 12 months ago | CH
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"We're not worthy, we're not worthy! ...do I get some now?"


written by somegeek  | 12 months ago | CH
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i was just waiting for the book to close and smash them both.


written by Chaucer  | 12 months ago | CH
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She is just thinking, my god, this guy talks a lot.


written by rbar  | 12 months ago | CH
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Y HALLO THERE NIGHTMARE FUEL


written by lmayliffe  | 12 months ago | CH
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Seriously though, this was so awesome I posted it to MetaFilter. Great find.


written by lmayliffe  | 12 months ago | CH
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"Autobots..." (You know the rest! )


written by Kevlar  | 12 months ago | CH
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damnit, cuts off just when the action starts


written by frogger3d  | 12 months ago | CH
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Hey lmayliffe,

I went and read the comments to your metafilter post here:

http://www.metafilter.com/63310/Jumping-spiders-are-awesome

Great links! And thanks for the upvote on this great little viddy.

Sc


written by silvercord  | 12 months ago | CH
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Dang! Had to watch this again! At about 1:20 everything gets rolling and after that he really puts on the Ritz. Phenomenal. And I agree that it cuts off too soon, but we have to leave something to the imagination.


written by silvercord  | 12 months ago | CH
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damnit there was no money shot!


written by netean  | 12 months ago | CH
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there should be more videos like this.. Sure, idiots hurting themselves in fun and all, but nature is pretty damn cool


written by netean  | 12 months ago | CH
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don't spiders kill their mates after the act? maybe the early cutoff spared us some gruesome snuff footage. *shudder*


written by Memorare  | 12 months ago | CH
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Memorare is (partially) right. Not all spiders practice sexual cannibalism, but Jumping Spiders do. In fact, I've heard the male is a willing participant and will remain still while the female begins to eat him.


written by karaidl  | 12 months ago | CH
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Wow... So i wonder how many other animals blow their load before the actual act like this little fellow.


written by phelixian  | 12 months ago | CH
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If he misjudged just one time he could've smashed his leg right through her.


written by southblvd  | 12 months ago | CH
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"The female detects the low frequency vibrations through her legs. She responds by allowing the male to mount her."

Will have to try this out on the missus tonight.




written by jeremy1967  | 12 months ago | CH
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