Chemical communication: A jewel sheds light on signal evolution
Lassance, Jean-Marc; Löfstedt, Christer (2013). Chemical communication: A jewel sheds light on signal evolution. Current Biology, 23, (9), 346 - 348
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English
Authors:
Lassance, Jean-Marc
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Löfstedt, Christer
Department:
Functional zoology
Pheromone Group
Project:
Evolutionary mechanisms of pheromone divergence in Lepidoptera
Research Group:
Pheromone Group
Abstract:
When others show sexy tails or sing elaborate songs, many animals use the language of chemistry to attract potential mates. A study provides insights into the evolutionary conundrum of how new chemical signals can evolve in an established communication system.
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