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African morphology, behavior and pheromones underlie incipient sexual isolation between US and Caribbean Drosophila melanogaster

Authors :
Yukilevich, Roman
True, John R.
Source :
Evolution. Nov, 2008, Vol. 62 Issue 11, 2807-2828
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Several theoretical and analytical studies are conducted to explain the characteristics and the causes of the partial sexual isolation that exists between the US and the Caribbean Drosophila melanogaster. The observed isolation is shown to be a combined result of the African morphology, behavior and phermones.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00143820
Volume :
62
Issue :
11
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Evolution
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.193377180