The Science of Seduction in Moth Pheromones
Research identifies methyl salicylate as a key component in male moth pheromones, sourced from plants and crucial for attracting mates, underscoring the interplay between diet,…
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Unlocking the Secret Pheromone Aphrodisiac of Moths
Male moths use a blend of pheromones, including the newly discovered aphrodisiac methyl salicylate, to attract mates, a strategy that underscores the complexity of insect…
Current Methods for Assessing Genetic Relationships Between Traits are Flawed
According to researchers, mating patterns may be able to explain many of the relationships between traits that were previously thought to be biological. A new…
Researchers Discover Dolphin Females Have Working Clitoris – “Surprisingly Similar” to the Shape in Humans
Like humans, female dolphins have a functional clitoris, according to a study appearing today (January 10, 2022) in the journal Current Biology. The findings are…
“Stink Flirting” – Male Ring-Tail Lemurs Exude Fruity-Smelling Perfume to Attract Mates
Humans aren’t the only primates who like smelling nice for their dates. In the journal Current Biology on April 16, scientists report that male ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur…
Malabar Spiders Are Tough, Despite Losing A Pair
The male Malabar spider, even after losing its genitals, remains a tough fighter that is still able and willing to take down opponents. In fact,…
Male Spiders Sacrifice Themselves to Mates for the Kids
Some spiders, like Black Widows, eat their mates after sex. New research shows that male orb-web spiders make this sacrifice for the health of their…
Bearing Gifts Equals More Sex Even With Spiders
It looks like human males aren’t the only ones giving women cheap gifts to get sex. Male nursery web spiders (Pisaura mirabilis) wrap their gifts…