<i>Drosophila</i> Sexual Attractiveness in Older Males Is Mediated by Their Microbiota

Age is well known to be a basis for female preference of males. However, the mechanisms underlying age-based choices are not well understood, with several competing theories and little consensus. The idea that the microbiota can affect host mate choice is gaining traction, and in this study we exami...

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Main Authors: Chloe Heys, Anne Lizé, Zenobia Lewis, Tom A. R. Price
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
age
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/2/168