Sexual cannibalism in the praying mantid, Mantis religiosa: a field study

@article{Lawrence1992SexualCI,
  title={Sexual cannibalism in the praying mantid, Mantis religiosa: a field study},
  author={Sarah Elizabeth Lawrence},
  journal={Animal Behaviour},
  year={1992},
  volume={43},
  pages={569-583}
}
  • S. E. Lawrence
  • Published 1 April 1992
  • Environmental Science, Psychology
  • Animal Behaviour
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