Comment Re:ummm.... (Score 4, Interesting) 53
They also should not use the term "sexual parasitism" when it's clearly "sexual mutualism" as the species would not survive without this reproductive strategy. The female's hormonal system is in control of attracting a male; she releases her scent into the abyss on the sole purpose of acquiring a male. She may have one or many male counterparts and she will stop attracting males when she becomes satisfied.
