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Drosophila melanogaster virgins are more likely to mate with strangers than familiar flies.
Die Naturwissenschaften - 1 Mar 2008
Odeen Anders, Moray Clea M
Abstract excerpt
Recent evidence shows that females of many species can discriminate against males and/or male phenotypes they have mated with previously. However, these studies have not tested whether actual mating is necessary to induce the avoidance behaviour. A preference for strangers may have evolved becaus...
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