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Sexual isolation and cuticular hydrocarbons in Drosophila elegans

Authors :
Ishi, Kaori
Hirai, Yoshiyuki
Katagiri, Chihiro
Kimura, Masahito T.
Source :
Heredity. Oct, 2001, Vol. 87 Issue 4, p392, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

A study to understand how Drosophila elegans discriminates between potential mates has been carried out. Partial sexual isolation has developed between the brown and black morphs, but body coloration is not used as a sexual cue. Sexual isolation and cuticular hydrocarbons are discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Heredity -- Research
Drosophilidae -- Genetic aspects
Hydrocarbons -- Physiological aspects
Sexual selection in animals -- Research
Biological sciences

Details

ISSN :
0018067X
Volume :
87
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Heredity
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.83537668

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