Male attractiveness in fruit flies is influenced by previous exposure of females to males of different attractiveness

Abstract Mate choice is a crucial decision in any animal. In terms of fitness, the best mate is the one that leads to the most abundant and productive offspring. Pairing with a low-quality mate would reduce fitness, generating selection for accurate and subtle mate choice in all animal species. Henc...

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Main Authors: Laure-Anne Poissonnier, Etienne Danchin, Guillaume Isabel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-66930-0
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