Genetics of female mate discrimination of heterospecific males in Nasonia (Hymenoptera, Pteromalidae)
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The behavioural and genetic basis of interspecific mate discrimination is studied in Nasonia wasps, using two strains of N. longicornis that differ in female acceptance of males from the sibling species N. vitripennis. Results are discussed in terms of the behavioural and genetic architecture of female mate discrimination and possible implications to the evolution of courtship, mating systems and reproductive isolation.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2005
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Sexual conflict and life histories
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Overview of the impact of fights between females and males on investment in parental care and offspring as well as over mating is discussed.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2006
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Site-dependent aggression and mating behaviour in three species of Nasonia (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae)
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The mating patterns and aggressive behavior of three species of parasitoid wasps (Nasonia) are comparatively studied.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2006
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