Organism
Drosophila Fruit Flies
TL;DR
Hawaiian Drosophila represent one of the most species-rich adaptive radiations, with 500+ species.
Hawaiian Drosophila represent one of the most species-rich adaptive radiations, with 500+ species. Unlike many radiations where ecological divergence is primary, Hawaiian Drosophila species differ primarily in courtship behavior and genital morphology - suggesting sexual selection on mating traits can drive speciation independently of ecological specialization.
Notable Traits of Drosophila Fruit Flies
- 500+ Hawaiian species
- Courtship behavior diversity
- Sexual selection driving speciation