Multiple choice Which of the following is the peculiarity found in mating of Apis spp? Male stabs female with penis. Male genitals explode after mating. Male rides on female's back for days after mating. Males sting each other to death in battle to mate with females. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation In Apis spp (Honeybees), male genitals explode or snap off inside females after mating. The snapped-off penis acts as a genital plug to prevent other drones from fertilising the queen.