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M. D. F. Thom

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Assay:behavioral assay· 2 Organism:Drosophila· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1

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E. R. Churchill· 2 shared J. R. Bridle· 2 shared C. Dytham· 1 shared

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Animal Behavior & CognitionbioRxivJan 27, 2021

Social and physical environment independently affect oviposition decisions in Drosophila melanogaster

E. R. Churchill, C. Dytham, J. R. Bridle, M. D. F. Thom

This study shows that Drosophila melanogaster females adjust oviposition decisions based on social environment and resource distribution, with resource distribution having a greater impact.

DOI 10.1093/beheco/arab105

Drosophilabehavioral assay

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Animal Behavior & CognitionbioRxivMay 6, 2020

Spatially clustered resources increase aggregation and mating duration in Drosophila melanogaster

E. R. Churchill, J. R. Bridle, M. D. F. Thom

This study shows that clustering food resources in Drosophila increases male-male encounters and copulation duration, indicating a mechanism for sperm competition plasticity.

DOI 10.1016/j.anbehav.2020.09.002

Drosophilabehavioral assay

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