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Ecological and social cues orchestrate concerted courtship in Drosophila
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Nature, Published online: 04 November 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-11209-9 In Drosophila erecta, food odours initiate male sexual arousal, which is subsequently reinforced by the visual motion of other courting flies, creating a multisensory mechanism that synchronizes courtship in groups when conditions are favourable for reproduction.
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Ecological and social cues orchestrate concerted courtship in Drosophila
Vanessa Ruta · 11/4/2026, 12:00:00 AM
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