Optimality, plasticity and selective regime in fig wasp sex ratios

Recent research revealed that in thirteen species of fig-pollinating wasps the sex ratios of broods with one or two foundress mothers show qualitative agreement with the optimal sex ratios predicted by local mate competition theory. Evidence for these predictions is examined.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nature (London) 1987-10, Vol.329 (6140), p.627-629
1. Verfasser:	Herre, E.A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Biology BROODS CHEMICOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES Ecology EVOLUCION EVOLUTION FICUS Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology HYMENOPTERA Insecta Insects Invertebrates Life cycle. Embryology. Development Physiology. Development PROPIEDADES FISICO-QUIMICAS PROPORCION DE LOS SEXOS PROPORTION MALES FEMELLES PROPRIETE PHYSICO-CHIMIQUE Reproduction SEX RATIO
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Zusammenfassung:	Recent research revealed that in thirteen species of fig-pollinating wasps the sex ratios of broods with one or two foundress mothers show qualitative agreement with the optimal sex ratios predicted by local mate competition theory. Evidence for these predictions is examined.
ISSN:	0028-0836 1476-4687
DOI:	10.1038/329627a0