Identification of a novel sperm class and its role in fertilization in Drosophila

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العنوان: Identification of a novel sperm class and its role in fertilization in Drosophila
المؤلفون: Amanda J. Moehring, Joshua H. M. Alpern, Michelle M. Asselin
المصدر: Journal of Evolutionary Biology. 32:259-266
بيانات النشر: Wiley, 2018.
سنة النشر: 2018
مصطلحات موضوعية: Male, 0106 biological sciences, 0301 basic medicine, biology, Zoology, biology.organism_classification, Spermatozoa, 010603 evolutionary biology, 01 natural sciences, Sperm, Drosophila pseudoobscura, 03 medical and health sciences, 030104 developmental biology, Female sperm storage, Human fertilization, Fertilization, Animals, Drosophila, Female, Identification (biology), Female Reproductive Tract, Sperm competition, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
الوصف: In many species, males have evolved to produce a sterile sperm (parasperm) in conjunction with fertilizing sperm (eusperm). Here, we document evidence of males depositing two morphologically distinct types of parasperm (1 and 2) into the female reproductive tract in Drosophila pseudoobscura. These parasperm differ in length, shape, amount produced, amount in long-term storage and may have separate roles in ensuring male fertilization success. Although both parasperm types protect eusperm from female spermicides, only parasperm 2, which has a corkscrew shape, is associated with sperm competition. Increased production of parasperm 2 is also negatively correlated with the eusperm and parasperm 1 production. Thus, selection may be acting on parasperm production in the presence of sperm competition. Our findings show how both sperm competition and cryptic female choice may be acting in conjunction to influence the evolution of ejaculate composition. Our identification and characterization of two distinct parasperm morphs will enhance the ability for further evaluation of parasperm's role in fertilization.
تدمد: 1010-061X
DOI: 10.1111/jeb.13409
URL الوصول: https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_dedup___::98345b2a1d7dde60f1654609fdba76a2
https://doi.org/10.1111/jeb.13409
Rights: CLOSED
رقم الانضمام: edsair.doi.dedup.....98345b2a1d7dde60f1654609fdba76a2
قاعدة البيانات: OpenAIRE
الوصف
تدمد:1010061X
DOI:10.1111/jeb.13409