Chemosensory cues allow male Tenebrio molitor beetles to assess the reproductive status of potential mates
Males of many insect species, including beetles, choose their mates according to their reproductive status. However, the ways in which male beetles evaluate female reproductive status have received little attention. We tested the existence of male mate choice in the mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2004
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