Publications by authors named "Frederic Manas"
R Soc Open Sci
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Understanding sperm storage dynamics is key to exploring post-copulatory sexual selection in species that fertilize internally.
- In the black soldier fly (BSF), sperm is stored in special compartments, with only about 49% of transferred sperm reaching the storage areas after mating.
- Analysis reveals that while some sperm decline in numbers and viability in the transfer area, female BSFs can still produce multiple fertile clutches after just one mating, highlighting the importance of studying BSF as a model for sexual selection.
