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The circadian rhythm of oviposition inDrosophila melanogaster: A genetic latitudinal cline in wild populations

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Under laboratory conditions with a photoperiod of 12h at a light intensity of about 1100 lux,Drosophila melanogaster strains of different latitudinal origin showed significant differences in oviposition rhythm. These genetic differences follow a cline and may have an adaptative value.

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  1. Laboratoire d'Entomologie expérimentale et de Génétique (associé au C.N.R.S.), 43, boulevard du 11 novembre 1918, F-69621, Villeurbanne, France

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We thankF. Ayala, R. Grantham andD. Lewontin for help with the manuscript.

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Allemand, R., David, J.R. The circadian rhythm of oviposition inDrosophila melanogaster: A genetic latitudinal cline in wild populations. Experientia 32, 1403–1405 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01937401

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