Male Flies: Not The World's Most Sensitive Lovers
Sunday, June 21, 2009 - 21:14
in Biology & Nature
In order to increase their chances of reproductive success, male flies of the species Drosophila montana try to copulate for much longer than the females would like. Researchers have shown that females engaged in extended intercourse wait longer before they mate again, increasing the first fly's chances of fathering offspring.