The insect odorant receptors (ORs) are amongst the largest gene families in insect genomes
and the primary means by which insects recognize volatile compounds. The evolution of …

Sexual reproduction implies binary outcomes of competitive interactions for access to male
gametes: lifelong virgin females with null fitness vs. mated females with variable (generally …

Traumatic insemination refers to mating in which males pierce the female's integument with
his penis for insemination. Strepsiptera are often listed as an example for this mode of …

This article discusses theoretical aspects of studies on viviparous organisms and provides
new approaches to understanding the evolution of viviparity. Viviparity is considered here …

Traumatic insemination is a mating behavior during which the (sperm) donor uses a
traumatic intromittent organ to inject an ejaculate through the epidermis of the (sperm) …

In a few insect groups, males pierce the female's integument with their penis during
copulation to transfer sperm. This so-called traumatic insemination was previously confirmed …

Traumatic insemination describes an unusual form of mating during which a male
penetrates the body wall of its female partner to inject sperm. Females unable to prevent …

Insect Biodiversity: Science and Society 674 species are revealed, this number might well
prove an underestimate of their diversity. Except in brachypterous Delphacidae, host death …

Xenos vesparum of the highly specialized Strepsiptera is a new insect model in the context
of host-parasite relationships. The endoparasitic female and male secondary larvae were …

 Abstract The generic taxonomy and host specialization of Xenidae have been understood
differently by previous authors. Although the recent generic classification has implied a …