ISSN:
1573-3297
Keywords:
Drosophila pseudoobscura
;
frequency-dependent sexual selection
;
rare-male advantage
;
mating behavior
;
age effects on mating
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Psychology
Notes:
Abstract Frequency-dependent mating behavior has been observed inDrosophila pseudoobscura, but most experiments have used only 4-day-old virgin flies. One report has indicated that rare-male behavior may be affected by age. Males and females of the Arrowhead strain along with rare orange-eyed males were used in the present study to confirm that frequency-dependent mating behavior is operating with 4-day-old females but is absent by 11 days. The same situation is also observed when Chiricahua males and females are used along with rare Arrowhead males.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01067175
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