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Safe sex leaves a bitter taste

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Rather than just a scribbled phone number after sex, some males give their conquests instant protection from predators.

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  1. Conner,W. E. et al. Chemical defence: bestowal of a nuptial alkaloid garment by a male moth on its mate. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 97, 14406 - 14411 2000.

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