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Fecundity and fertility in Latrodectus hasselti (Araneae: Theridiidae).

Fecundity and fertility in Latrodectus hasselti (Araneae: Theridiidae).

Authors :
Downes, Michael F.
Source :
Australian Journal of Ecology; Sep1985, Vol. 10 Issue 3, p261-264, 4p
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

Studies the fecundity and fertility in Latrodectus hasselti. Proportion of infertile eggs; Factors affecting the fertility of an egg sac; Affirmation that the production of inviable eggs may enable spiderlings to escape from unfavorable areas.

Subjects

Subjects :
FERTILITY
REDBACK spider
WIDOW spiders
COBWEB weavers
EGG cases (Zoology)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0307692X
Volume :
10
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Australian Journal of Ecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17961290
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-9993.1985.tb00888.x
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