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Baby scorpions, or scorplings, sometimes consume their mother as a survival strategy known as filial cannibalism. This behavior provides them with essential nutrients and energy during their vulnerable early stages of life. The mother, having already invested energy in her young, can sustain them further by allowing this practice, ensuring that at least some of her offspring survive to maturity. This adaptation helps maximize the chances of survival in harsh environments.

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