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Local adaptation does not always predict high mating success.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20487138     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The hypothesis that adaptation to local environments can increase mating success was tested using ten replicate lines of Drosophila melanogaster adapted either to 16 degrees C or to 25 degrees C. Competitive mating trials at both temperatures were performed with males taken from a pair of lines, one adapted to each temperature. There was no average increase in mating success for males adapted to the local environment. Although one pair of lines showed the expected pattern, another pair showed the reverse pattern. More data are needed on this hypothesis, preferably with lines that have more strongly adapted to local environments.
Authors:
L Correia; S Yeaman; M C Whitlock
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of evolutionary biology     Volume:  23     ISSN:  1420-9101     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Evol. Biol.     Publication Date:  2010 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-05-21     Completed Date:  2010-08-30     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8809954     Medline TA:  J Evol Biol     Country:  Switzerland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  875-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Drosophila melanogaster / genetics*
Male
Reproduction / genetics,  physiology
Selection, Genetic

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