"Sexual Selection and Genital Evolution in Fruit Flies"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Interesting Engineering
A recent study by scientists from Durham University and Oxford Brookes University has shed light on the genetic mechanisms driving the rapid evolution of male external genitalia in fruit flies, revealing the influence of factors like female choice and reproductive requirements. The identification of a crucial gene involved in shaping male genitalia represents a significant breakthrough in understanding the complex relationship between genetics and sexual selection.