Fly Parts (IMAGE)

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Fly Parts

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To mate successfully, the male (blue) and female (red) flies' reproductive parts need to fit together just right. New research shows that female flies can deem mating successful based on the feeling.

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Igor Siwanowicz

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