For scorpions,mating is particularly risky for the male since the female can eat the male.Therefore,the male scorpion
A)uses the same procedure as male spiders.
B)holds the females pincers in a "dance" position,deposits a spermatophore on the ground and dances her over it.
C)transfers a spermatophore from between his body segments directly into hers.
D)fertilizes her by hypodermic insemination where the sperm is injected inside her body cavity.
E)still uses regular mating since this copulatory position keeps her facing away safely.

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The male scorpion engages in a courtship dance with the female, where he holds her pincers and maneuvers her over a spermatophore he has deposited on the ground. This unique behavior minimizes the risk of the male being eaten by the female during mating.

For Scorpions,mating Is Particularly Risky for the Male Since the Female