Male giant water bugs win females by babysitting

Sexual selection favors paternal care underwater

male giant water bug carrying eggs on its back

WHEN DAD BABYSITS  Those eggs on the back of a male giant water bug (Appasus japonicus shown) are so attractive to females that sexual selection may be a major force in maintaining dads-only care for young.

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There’s nothing like a guy doing all the child care to win female favor.