Male morphology and dishonest signalling in a fig wasp

Despite theoretical predictions, dishonest signalling has rarely been observed in aggressive interactions. We present evidence of such signalling in the nonpollinating fig wasp Philotrypesis sp. A ex Ficus rubiginosa. First, morphometric data indicated that an alternative 'atypical' male m...

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Main Authors: Moore, J, Obbard, D, Reuter, C, West, SA, Cook, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009