How male animals gain an edge in the mating game
Article Abstract:
One presentation at the Animal Behavior Society meeting described the way that male frogs use their eardrums to amplify their mating calls. Other reports covered the mating dances of bowerbirds and sperm competition in Indian meal moths.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1997
Sexual behavior, Research, Moths, Frogs, Sexual behavior in animals, Animal sexual behavior, Courtship of animals, Mating behavior, Bowerbirds
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1997
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Flying by the seat of their halteres
Article Abstract:
Researchers have discovered that halteres, which are vestigial remains of wings, are key to the remarkable airborne maneuverability of flies. Halteres help to stabilize the flight of a fly and also direct airborne turns and twists.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1998
Physiological aspects, Insects, Insect flight, Flies, Diptera
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1998
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