Repeated evolution of asymmetric genitalia and right-sided mating behavior in the Drosophila nannoptera species group

Repeated evolution of asymmetric genitalia and right-sided mating behavior in the Drosophila nannoptera species group

Abstract Background Male genitals have repeatedly evolved left-right asymmetries, and the causes of such evolution remain unclear. The Drosophila nannoptera group contains four species, among which three exhibit left-right asymmetries of distinct genital organs. In the most studied species, Drosophi...

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Main Authors: Andrea E. Acurio, Flor T. Rhebergen, Sarah Paulus, Virginie Courtier-Orgogozo, Michael Lang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Subjects:
Phallus asymmetry
Drosophila nannoptera species group
One-sided mating position
Copulation behavior
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12862-019-1434-z

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