Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10971163 | Animal Behaviour | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Courtship involves many sensory modalities. ⺠Drosophila nebulosa and D. willistoni differ in the modalities present in courtship. ⺠Drosophila nebulosa females require antennal olfaction and males require vision for mating success. ⺠Courtship song contributes to mating success in D. willistoni but is not necessary. ⺠Sensory modalities important to mating have changed in these closely related species.
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Authors
Jennifer M. Gleason, Amanda A. Pierce, Anne L. Vezeau, Stephanie F. Goodman,