Sexual dimorphism in life history plasticity in the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar L.).

• Authors: J. Lazarevic , V. Peric-Mataruga
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Sexual differences in reaction norms of life history traits (larval development time-LDT, pupal weight-PW and adult longevity-L) were investigated in the gypsy moth reared on young or old oak leaves during the first larval instar. Sexual dimorphism was revealed for genetic variation in reaction norms that was expressed only for LDT in males, and PW and L in females. Higher mean plasticity of longevity was found in males compared to females indicating that the sexes are exposed to divergent selective pressures. Greater dependence of males on energy resources (carbohydrates and lipids) may account for the observed differences.

Keywords

EN

LIFE HISTORY; LYMANTRIA DISPAR; PLASTICITY; SEXUAL DIMORPHISM; STRESS

Discipline

• EXPERIMENTAL_BIOLOGY_&_MEDICINE: EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY & MEDICINE

• Publisher: Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals, Polish Academy of Sciences
• Journal: Folia Biologica
• Year: 2003
• Volume: 51
• Issue: 3-4
• Pages: 227-229

Contributors

author

J. Lazarevic

author

V. Peric-Mataruga

• Document Type: SHORT REPORT
• Publication order reference: P. Lazarevic, Institute for Biological Research, 29 Novembra 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro