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European dung-fly females all aflutter for large males

European and North American black scavenger flies – also called dung flies as their larvae develop in the feces of vertebrates and thus break them down – belong to the same species. Nevertheless, ...

Biology / Evolution

created Apr 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Can't compete on dung? Try mating on apple pomace

In the mating world of yellow dung flies, large, brawny males almost always get the girl. However, a new study suggests that smaller males rule if presented with an opportunity to woo females when they are not hanging out ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jun 24, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0