Utrecht University, Department of Plant Ecology and Evolutionary Biology,
Padualaan 8, 3584 CH Utrecht, The Netherlands, E-mail: kteisses@dds.nl

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1999 Frugivorous Drosophila simulans begins to exploit Opuntia ficus-indica cladodes

The introduction of exotic plants creates potential new niches for endemic animals. European tradespeople brought the cactus Opuntia ficus-indica in the 16th century from Mexico to Europe to serve as substrate for the cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus), which is used for the production of red dye. Cosmopolitan frugivorous Drosophila...
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