Nels and Vincent move back to reproductive isolation – this time, pre-zygotic, in the charismatic orchid bee where the males make chemically distinct perfumes to attract mates of the same species.

Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello

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• Olfactory receptor gene underlies reproductive isolation (biorXiv) 4:49
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• Time stamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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