ISSN:
1573-3297
Keywords:
Drosophila melanogaster
;
courtship
;
crowding
;
prestimulation
;
evolution
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Psychology
Notes:
Abstract The mating times of single males and pairs of males were increased by crowding with virgin females but only at very high densities. Mating times were decreased by the presence of a second male. Quantitative analysis of courtship showed that prestimulation of females in crowded conditions influences mating. The pattern of male courtship was highly consistent across moderate levels of crowding. This suggests thatDrosophila courtships evolved in crowded conditions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01073118
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