The Role of Sexual Selection in the Evolution of Chemical Signals in Insects
Chemical communication is the most ancient and widespread form of communication. Yet we are only beginning to grasp the complexity of chemical signals and the role they play in sexual selection. Focusing on insects, we review here the recent progress in the field of olfactory-based sexual selection....
Main Authors: | Sandra Steiger, Johannes Stökl |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-06-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/5/2/423 |
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