Male Derived Cuticular Hydrocarbons Signal Sperm Competition Intensity And Affect Ejaculate Expenditure In Crickets

Multiple mating by females can have a significant affect on male mating decisions because a male’s sperm will have to compete with another male’s sperm for fertilization. Using an innovative approach, this study investigates how males of the Australian field cricket, Teleogryllus oceanicus can determine a females mating history using chemical cues.

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Filed under: Veterinary on October 3rd, 2008