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Study: Fiddler crabs exchange sex for survival

Seeded on Sat Nov 7, 2009 4:11 PM EST
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In the world of fiddler crabs, the best form of protection for females is, apparently, having sex with the neighbors, according to an Australian study published Wednesday.

Researchers from The Australian National University in Canberra found male fiddler crabs will happily defend a nearby female against intruders — partly because the females will dole out sex in return.

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Stinkweed Pete

I think we could all learn a little something from the fiddler crab.

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Reply#1 - Sat Nov 7, 2009 7:26 PM EST
cop in colorado

? you're gonna start having sex with your nieghbor if he/she will protect you from the neighborhood bullies? LOL!

    Reply#2 - Sat Nov 7, 2009 9:20 PM EST
    Stinkweed Pete

    A. My neighbor is completely hot.

    B. She has two daughters in their twenties who are also completely hot.

    C. The only people they would need protection from are the mail carrier, the UPS guy, and the occasional Mormon or Jehovah's Witness... Oh, and me.

    As a matter of fact, I think I'll hit them up tomorrow...

    "C'mon ladies... fiddler crabs do it."

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    #2.1 - Sat Nov 7, 2009 10:17 PM EST
    DaVoH

    She has two daughters in their twenties who are also completely hot

    Now that's what I'm talking about

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    #2.2 - Sun Nov 8, 2009 12:32 PM EST
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