In which one of the following kinds of organisms is the phenomenon found wherein the female kills the male after copulation?

The correct answer is C) Spider. Explanation: C) Spider: Sexual cannibalism, where the female kills and often consumes the male after or during copulation, is a well-documented phenomenon in many spider species, most famously the black widow spider. This provides the female with nutrients for egg production. A) Dragonfly: While dragonflies have complex mating rituals, the female does not typically kill the male after copulation. They separate after mating. B) Honeybee: In honeybees, the male drone dies after mating, but it's not the female (queen) killing him. His reproductive organs are ripped from his body during the act of copulation, leading to his death. It's a consequence of the mating process, not an act of predatory killing by the female. D) Pit viper: Pit vipers (a type of snake) mate, but the female does not kill the male after copulation. They typically separate after mating.