Long-Distance Migration of Drosophila
Coyne JA, Boussy IA, Prout T, Bryant SH, Jones JS, Moore JA. 1982. Long-Distance Migration of Drosophila. The American Naturalist. 119(4):589-595
To examine patterns of fruit-fly migration and effects on genetic variation, these researchers released three species of Drosophila at Travertine Springs and at Salt Springs, both in Death Valley. Results provide evidence that the flies will leave a favorable area for bare desert, and also that they will fly long distances in a short time to get from one oasis to another. The paper discusses some minor unexplained aspects and points for future research (such as relationships between the need to release large numbers of flies in one area and the dispersal observed). Maps show the two release areas, and tables give recapture data for both.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Coyne, Jerry; Boussy, Ian; Prout, Timothy; Bryant, Stephen; Jones, J; Moore, John
- Units
- DEVA
- Keywords
- Absence (Biodiversity), Animal Studies, Death Valley National Monument CA NV, Death Valley National Park CA NV, Drosophila (Pomace Flies ), Genetic Studies, Migration, Presence (Biodiversity), Taxa Links To Datasets, Taxa Links To References