This separation of sexes in plants is called dioecy. One reason why dioecy may evolve is because of the negative effects that ...

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land.

In 1989, paleontologist Darren Tanke suggested that similar breaks were the result of mating as one dinosaur mounted the ...

New research has mapped the cell types that specialize to form reproductive organs in both sexes, identifying key genes and signals that drive this process. The findings offer important insights into ...

In the early stages of mammalian embryonic development, the bipotential gonads can differentiate into the testes or ovaries. These organs are essential for gamete production, transmitting genetic ...