Drosophila Courtship Evolution and Population Divergence
Examines how courtship song, morphology, and genomic variation diverge across isolated populations of Drosophila montana and related virilis-group flies, combining field sampling with laboratory behavioral and genetic methods.
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Concept (2) →
courtship displays
Behavioral displays performed by animals during mating season to attract mates or compete for breeding opportunities
population genomic divergence
Genetic differentiation between populations across the genome, measured by allele frequency differences and population genetic statistics like FST
Protocol (2) →
Drosophila courtship song recording via wing vibration (Drosophilidae)
Recording male Drosophila courtship songs by placing flies in Petri dish chambers and capturing wing vibration sounds with directional microphone posi...
Isofemale line method (Drosophilidae)
Wild-caught flies are used to establish laboratory breeding lines maintained under standardized conditions. Lines are kept in multiple vials with cont...