A single gene for scent reception separates two species of orchid bees

Orchid bees are master perfumers. Males collect chemicals to concoct perfumes unique to their specific species. Researchers link the evolution of sexual signaling in orchid bees to a single gene shaped by species’ perfume preferences.


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Source: ScienceDaily