American Cockroaches and Turkestan Cockroaches Reacting Differently to the Same Sex Pheromone (VIDEO)

Hokkaido University

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American cockroaches start courtship rituals right after the sex pheromone periplanone is presented (left). Turkestan cockroaches are attracted to the same sex pheromone but do not show a courtship display. (Domae M. et al., Neuroscience Letters, June 8, 2019)

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Domae M. et al., Neuroscience Letters, June 8, 2019

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