Air pollution hindering mating of fruit flies by reducing output of male scent

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Air pollution is making it harder for fruit flies to mate because females cannot easily recognise a male’s scent, a study has found.

Periode	14-mrt.-2023

Titel	Air pollution hindering mating of fruit flies by reducing output of male scent
Mate van erkenning	International
Media naam/outlet	The Guardian
Mediatype	Web
Land/Regio	United Kingdom
Release datum	14/03/2023
Beschrijving	Study shows high ozone levels make males emit fewer pheromones to attract females, which may lead to population decline
URL	https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/14/air-pollution-hindering-mating-of-fruit-flies-by-reducing-output-of-male-scent
Personen	Jean-Christophe Billeter