Sexual conflict is a conflict between the evolutionary interests of individuals of the two sexes.
The sexes can have different trait optima but this need not imply conflict if their optima can …

Genitalia are conspicuously variable, even in closely related taxa that are otherwise
morphologically very similar. Explaining genital diversity is a longstanding problem that is …

The seminal fluid is a complex medium containing a great variety of molecules, mainly
produced by sex accessory glands, and also cells other than spermatozoa (eg leucocytes) …

Mating induces profound changes in female insect behavior and physiology. In Drosophila
melanogaster, mating causes a reduction in sexual receptivity and an elevation in egg …

Publisher's description: Why do males of some species live with a single mate when they are
capable of fertilizing more than one female's eggs? Why do some females pair only with one …

Conflicts between females and males over reproductive decisions are common [1]. In
Drosophila, as in many other organisms, there is often a conflict over how often to mate. The …

Because ancestral women could have obtained genetic benefits through extra–pair sex only
near ovulation, but paid costs of extra–pair sex throughout the cycle, one might expect …

The seminal fluid of male Drosophila contains a cocktail of proteins that have striking effects
on male and female fitness. In D. melanogaster, seminal fluid proteins affect female …

Avoidance of incestuous matings is widely reported across many animal taxa, and the
adaptive value of such behavior is explained through inbreeding depression. However, an …

Multi-male mating (MMM) by females is relatively common among mammals, occurring in at
least 133 species and several evolutionary benefits of MMM have been proposed. The most …