The benefits of male ejaculate sex peptide transfer in Drosophila melanogaster.

The accessory gland protein (Acp) ejaculate molecules of male Drosophila melanogaster mediate sexual selection and sexual conflict at the molecular level. However, to date no studies have comprehensively measured the timing and magnitude of fitness benefits to males of transferring specific Acps. Th...

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Main Authors: Fricke, C, Wigby, S, Hobbs, R, Chapman, T
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009