Fruit fly females prefer to mate with their own brothers over unrelated males #inbreeding
Drosophila melanogaster is a species of fly (Diptera) in the family Drosophilidae. The species is often referred to as the fruit fly, though its common name is more accurately the vinegar fly. Starting with Charles W. Woodworth's proposal of the use of this species as a model organism, D. melanogaster continues to be widely used for biological research in genetics, physiology, microbial pathogenesis, and life history evolution. As of 2017, six Nobel prizes had been awarded for research using Drosophila.
D. melanogaster is typically used in research owing to its rapid life cycle, relatively simple genetics with only four pairs of chromosomes, and large number of offspring per generation. It was originally an African species, with all non-African lineages having a common origin. Its geographic range includes all continents, including islands. D. melanogaster is a common pest in homes, restaurants, and other places where food is served.
Common fruit fly females prefer to mate with their own brothers over unrelated males.
see Loyau A, Cornuau JH, Clobert J, Danchin E (2012). Incestuous sisters: mate preference for brothers over unrelated males in Drosophila melanogaster. PLOS ONE. 7 (12): e51293 doi.org/gc9s and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inbreeding
Drosophila melanogaster image illustrating sexual dimorphism and mating behavior by TheAlphaWolf on Wikimedia Commons w.wiki/3MSp
Fruit fly females prefer to mate with their own brothers over unrelated males #inbreeding
Drosophila melanogaster is a species of fly (Diptera) in the family Drosophilidae. The species is often referred to as the fruit fly, though its common name is more accurately the vinegar fly. Starting with Charles W. Woodworth's proposal of the use of this species as a model organism, D. melanogaster continues to be widely used for biological research in genetics, physiology, microbial pathogenesis, and life history evolution. As of 2017, six Nobel prizes had been awarded for research using Drosophila.
D. melanogaster is typically used in research owing to its rapid life cycle, relatively simple genetics with only four pairs of chromosomes, and large number of offspring per generation. It was originally an African species, with all non-African lineages having a common origin. Its geographic range includes all continents, including islands. D. melanogaster is a common pest in homes, restaurants, and other places where food is served.
Common fruit fly females prefer to mate with their own brothers over unrelated males.
see Loyau A, Cornuau JH, Clobert J, Danchin E (2012). Incestuous sisters: mate preference for brothers over unrelated males in Drosophila melanogaster. PLOS ONE. 7 (12): e51293 doi.org/gc9s and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inbreeding
Drosophila melanogaster image illustrating sexual dimorphism and mating behavior by TheAlphaWolf on Wikimedia Commons w.wiki/3MSp