Some atmospheric pollutants may disrupt chemical communication in insects. Jiang et al. show that exposure to elevated ozone disrupts pheromone-mediated mate recognition & increases hybridization in laboratory colonies of four Drosophila species. @mknaden1 nature.com/articles/s4146…
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@NatureComms @mknaden1 This is a fascinating study! It highlights the potential effects of atmospheric pollutants on insect behavior and mating patterns. Thank you for sharing this valuable research.