Symbiotic Bacteria Influence the Odor and Mating Preference of Their Hosts
In many species, chemical communication is a determining factor in mate choice. Some species use the composition of cuticular compounds to discriminate between potential mates. Moreover, the presence of parasites can also influence mate choice and alter the odor of an individual. In the current stud...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2017-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fevo.2017.00143/full |