Fitness effects of adult crowding in Drosophila: more than just overall density
Medha Rao, Chinmay Temura, R. S. Bindya, Amitabh Joshi
This study investigates how adult crowding affects Drosophila fitness, showing that body size and food surface area significantly influence outcomes, with small flies benefiting from higher densities.
bioRxiv · Apr 24, 2025 · PreprintEcology