Genetic variation and genetic load due to the male reproductive component of fitness in Drosophila.

doi:10.1093/genetics/97.3-4.719

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Genetic variation and genetic load due to the male reproductive component of fitness in Drosophila.

Genetics - 1 Jan 2000

Brittnacher J G

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The genetic variation and genetic load due to virility, the male reproductive component of fitness, was measured in Drosophila melanogaster and D. pseudoobscura using males homozygous and heterozygous for the second chromosome of each species. Virility was determined in a female-choice, male mati...

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Animals
Chromosomes
Drosophila
Drosophila melanogaster
Fertility
Genetic Variation
Genetics, Population
Male
Sexual Behavior, Animal

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