Research Abstract
Unlike mammals, most insects have no chance to personally take care of their offspring. Insect mothers, therefore, carefully weigh egg-laying options to select an optimal site, which guarantees better survival and fitness for their progeny. A new study in oriental fruit flies reveals that gravid females rely on a bacteria-derived odour — β-caryophyllene — to avoid competition for their offspring.
Research Department
Research Journal
Current Biology
Research Member
Research Publisher
Cell Press
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
30, 22
Research Website
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0960982220313658
Research Year
2020
Research Pages
R1363-R1365