There is growing interest in using Drosophila melanogaster to elucidate mechanisms that
underlie the complex relationships between a host and its microbiota. In addition to the …

Modern evolutionary biology is founded on the Mendelian-genetic model of inheritance, but
it is now clear that this model is incomplete. Empirical evidence shows that environment …

Inheritance—the influence of ancestors on the phenotypes of their descendants—translates
natural selection into evolutionary change. For the past century, inheritance has been …

An organism's fitness is highly dependent on resource quality. The diet of saprobiotic
organisms often comprises a variety of microorganisms. Saprophagous Drosophila …

In Drosophila, intraspecific competition (IC) may cause stress, cannibalism, and affect
survival and reproduction. By migrating to less crowded environments, individuals can …

A goal in insect–microbe ecology is to understand the mechanisms regulating species
associations and mutualistic interactions. The spotted wing drosophila Drosophila suzukii …

In addition to their fundamental role in nutrient recycling, saprobiotic microorganisms may be
considered as typical consumers of food‐limited ephemeral resource patches. As such, they …

Chemical warfare including insecticidal secondary metabolites is a well‐known strategy for
environmental microbes to monopolize a food source. Insects in turn have evolved …

The biosynthesis of (toxic) fungal secondary metabolites has been suggested to constitute
an important resistance mechanism against antagonistic animals. By using an insect–fungus …

Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) is a notorious insect pest that attacks diverse vegetables and
fruits worldwide. The sterile insect technique has been developed as an environmentally …