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Shy guys make the best LOVERS: Timid hermit crabs found to be better mates than those who are bolder
UK Daily Mail ^
| March 6, 2015
| Richard Gray
Posted on 03/06/2015 11:51:49 AM PST by C19fan
It is sometimes necessary for men wanting to attract the opposite sex to come out of their shell. Yet it seems that by often choosing the bolder males, women may be missing out on the best possible mate. Researchers have found that the shyest males actually have the most to offer a potential lover - at least in the world of hermit crabs.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
TOPICS: Pets/Animals; Science
KEYWORDS: crabs; hermits; mating
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Have to go pretty far the evolutionary tree to find an animal species where Betas can score.
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posted on
03/06/2015 11:51:49 AM PST
by
C19fan
To: C19fan
I was going to post, but I’m too shy...
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posted on
03/06/2015 11:57:26 AM PST
by
cuban leaf
(The US will not survive the obama presidency. The world may not either.)
To: C19fan
The alpha types Can be all strut and no (or only maybe one) fruck. Either way, the quieter betas tend to be far more loyal - increasing the chances for long term relationships
To: C19fan
Yeah, take your cues on how to live from the animals. What could go wrong?
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posted on
03/06/2015 12:04:34 PM PST
by
lurk
To: lurk
This article is bigoted and hetero normative and has a binary bias.
What about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered hermit crabs?????
To: lurk
“Yeah, take your cues on how to live from the animals. What could go wrong?”
Better than taking cues from Democrats.
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posted on
03/06/2015 12:10:54 PM PST
by
EQAndyBuzz
(Islam is the military wing of the Communist party.)
To: Dilbert San Diego
“What about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered hermit crabs?????”
They are usually caught and cooked. Sashaying slows the crabs down.
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posted on
03/06/2015 12:11:53 PM PST
by
EQAndyBuzz
(Islam is the military wing of the Communist party.)
To: cuban leaf
He’s so shy! That sweet little boy who caught my eye!!
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posted on
03/06/2015 12:12:11 PM PST
by
mothball
To: cuban leaf
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posted on
03/06/2015 12:24:10 PM PST
by
NativeSon
( Grease the floor with Crisco when I dance the Disco)
To: C19fan
Females evolved to use the betas for shelter, food and a shoulder to cry on “long term”. They can see a beta as a “friend” but not someone whose seed they want. They crave the alpha genes subconsciously. It is the most optimal program for breeding humans:
Females get alpha genes AND a caretaker.
Alpha males their genes passed down through multiple females.
Beta males get slowly eliminated from the gene pool while they contribute to raising the alpha’s children.
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posted on
03/06/2015 1:05:02 PM PST
by
varyouga
To: C19fan
Wasn't this covered in the last fifteen minutes of Revenge of the Nerds?
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posted on
03/06/2015 1:59:44 PM PST
by
Charles Martel
(Endeavor to persevere...)
To: C19fan
Shy guys make the best LOVERS: Timid hermit crabs found to be better mates than those who are bolderDarn right we do!
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posted on
03/06/2015 2:00:40 PM PST
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
To: C19fan
Nothing stupider than a “scientist” who applies tests on crabs to humans.
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posted on
03/06/2015 2:28:32 PM PST
by
I want the USA back
(Media: completely irresponsible. Complicit in the destruction of this country.)
To: BenLurkin
Ur shy? Not to worry...I’ll do all the talking... ;)
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posted on
03/06/2015 2:32:25 PM PST
by
krunkygirl
(force multiplier in effect...)
To: krunkygirl
Ur shy? Not to worry...I’ll do all the talking... ;)
I’m shy too
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posted on
03/06/2015 2:33:26 PM PST
by
Zeneta
(Thoughts in time and out of season.)
To: cuban leaf
Read my post...#14. *giggle*
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posted on
03/06/2015 2:35:00 PM PST
by
krunkygirl
(force multiplier in effect...)
To: Zeneta
Adding u to my list... stay tuned!
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posted on
03/06/2015 2:36:48 PM PST
by
krunkygirl
(force multiplier in effect...)
To: BenLurkin; cuban leaf; Zeneta; All
Shy and silly works best...the cream will rise to the top ;)
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posted on
03/06/2015 2:41:38 PM PST
by
krunkygirl
(force multiplier in effect...)
To: krunkygirl
Shy and silly works best...the cream will rise to the top ;)
well that’s just silly.
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posted on
03/06/2015 2:42:55 PM PST
by
Zeneta
(Thoughts in time and out of season.)
To: Zeneta
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posted on
03/06/2015 2:45:19 PM PST
by
krunkygirl
(force multiplier in effect...)
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