Year
2020
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences
Abstract
Sex is widespread throughout the animal kingdom and has undoubtedly played a crucial role in shaping the exceptional diversity of life on Earth. This must be particularly true in the insects, which are the most diverse group of animals and exhibit an astounding array of sexual adaptations. Despite this, sexual behaviour has been studied in less than 1% of species, and our understanding of the role that sexual selection has played in insect speciation is limited.
Recommended Citation
Butterworth, Nathan, Love at first flight: an investigation of the chemical and visual cues that mediate mate recognition in blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae), Doctor of Philosophy thesis, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences, University of Wollongong, 2020. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses1/850
FoR codes (2008)
0601 BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY, 0602 ECOLOGY, 0603 EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY, 0608 ZOOLOGY
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.