Evolution of mate harm resistance in females from Drosophila melanogaster populations selected for faster development and early reproduction
T. Verma, S. Das, S. Dhodi-Lobo, A. Mishra, S. Bhattacharyya, B. Nandy
This study shows that female mate harm resistance decreases in Drosophila melanogaster populations selected for faster development and early reproduction, likely due to changes in breeding ecology and male trait evolution.
bioRxiv · Dec 25, 2022 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology