Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4323130 | Neuron | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Sexual courtship is a highly ritualized behavior in many animals. Recent work in the vinegar fly, Drosophila melanogaster, has illuminated how the pheromone cis-vaccenyl acetate modulates sexual behavior in the fly. Chemosensory receptors and a sexually dimorphic circuit activated by this pheromone have been identified. This minireview highlights recent advances in the field of fly courtship.
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Authors
Leslie B. Vosshall,