Taste adaptations associated with host-specialization in the specialist Drosophila sechellia
C. E. REISENMAN, J. Wong, N. Vedagarbha, C. Livelo, K. Scott
This study identifies taste adaptations in Drosophila sechellia that contribute to its host-specialization, including reduced sensitivity to bitter compounds and increased appetite for host fatty acids.
bioRxiv · Nov 21, 2022 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition