Pheromonal and behavioral cues trigger male-to-female aggression in Drosophila.
Appropriate displays of aggression rely on the ability to recognize potential competitors. As in most species, Drosophila males fight with other males and do not attack females. In insects, sex recognition is strongly dependent on chemosensory communication, mediated by cuticular hydrocarbons acting...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-11-01
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| Series: | PLoS Biology |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2990703?pdf=render |