Organism
Jumping Spider
TL;DR
Male jumping spiders perform elaborate courtship dances: leg waving, body bobbing, and rapid lateral movement.
Male jumping spiders perform elaborate courtship dances: leg waving, body bobbing, and rapid lateral movement. The dance's tempo, coordination, and vigor signal male quality. Females preferentially mate with males whose dances are faster and more coordinated. This demonstrates how dynamic displays honestly advertise neurological and muscular condition because motion reveals information difficult to conceal.
Notable Traits of Jumping Spider
- Elaborate courtship dance
- Leg waving and body bobbing
- Dance speed correlates with quality