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Evolutionary importance of intraspecific variation in sex pheromones (2021)

De Pasqual, C., Groot, A. T., Mappes, J., & Burdfield-Steel, E. (2021). Evolutionary importance of intraspecific variation in sex pheromones. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 36(9), 848-859. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2021.05.005

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All authors or editors: De Pasqual, Chiara; Groot, Astrid T.; Mappes, Johanna; Burdfield-Steel, Emily

Journal or series: Trends in Ecology and Evolution

ISSN: 0169-5347

eISSN: 1872-8383

Publication year: 2021

Volume: 36

Issue number: 9

Pages range: 848-859

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication country: United Kingdom

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2021.05.005

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Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/77471

Abstract

Sex pheromones in many insect species are important species-recognition signals that attract conspecifics and inhibit attraction between heterospecifics; therefore, sex pheromones have predominantly been considered to evolve due to interactions between species. Recent research, however, is uncovering roles for these signals in mate choice, and that variation within and between populations can be drivers of species evolution. Variation in pheromone communication channels arises from a combination of context-dependent, condition-dependent, or genetic mechanisms in both signalers and receivers. Variation can affect mate choice and thus gene flow between individuals and populations, affecting species’ evolution. The complex interactions between intraspecific and interspecific selection forces calls for more integrative studies to understand the evolution of sex pheromone communication.

Keywords: evolution; natural selection; sexual selection; pheromones; variation (biology); speciation

Free keywords: sexual communication; trait variation; intraspecific communication; species interactions; signal evolution

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Reporting Year: 2021

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