Ageing via sexual perception is a by-product of male adaptive plasticity in Drosophila melanogaster
Q. Corbel, M. Serra, R. Garcia-Roa, P. Carazo
The paper investigates whether ageing via sexual perception in Drosophila melanogaster is a by-product of adaptive plasticity, finding it increases reproductive success in competitive environments and magnifies sexual selection.
bioRxiv · Apr 19, 2021 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology