The Unique Mating Behavior of Jumping Bristletail (Petrobiellus akkesiensis) (IMAGE)

Meijo University

The Unique Mating Behavior of Jumping Bristletail (Petrobiellus akkesiensis)

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A new study on the mating behavior of jumping bristletail (Petrobiellus akkesiensis) reports the first documented case of direct sperm transfer via genital coupling in apterygote hexapods. The study contributes to elucidating the missing link in the evolution of insect mating behavior.

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Dr. Shodo Mtow from Meijo University, Japan and Dr. Ryuichiro Machida from University of Tsukuba, Japan

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