Publications
Selected publications
- Breaking barriers? Ethnicity and socioeconomic background impact on early career progression in the fields of ecology and evolution (Journal article - 2020)
- Teaching and learning in ecology: a horizon scan of emerging challenges and solutions (Journal article - 2020)
- The effect of gut microbiota elimination in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>: A how-to guide for host-microbiota studies (Journal article - 2018)
- Kin recognition in <i>Drosophila</i>: the importance of ecology and gut microbiota (Journal article - 2014)
- EVIDENCE FOR STRONG INTRALOCUS SEXUAL CONFLICT IN THE INDIAN MEAL MOTH, <i>PLODIA INTERPUNCTELLA</i> (Journal article - 2011)
2024
The BME enterprise in the life sciences challenge: A resource-efficient, high impact initiative
Wattret, G., Delaney, J., Golding, E., Lewis, Z., Foden, J., Abdulkadir, A., . . . Marsh, J. (2024). The BME enterprise in the life sciences challenge: A resource-efficient, high impact initiative. Developing Academic Practice, 2024(Special), 1-8. doi:10.3828/dap.2024.5
2021
Exposure to foreign gut microbiota can facilitate rapid dietary shifts
Heys, C., Fisher, A. M., Dewhurst, A. D., Lewis, Z., & Lizé, A. (2021). Exposure to foreign gut microbiota can facilitate rapid dietary shifts. Scientific Reports, 11(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-021-96324-5
Sexual selection on the genital lobes of male <i>Drosophila simulans</i>
House, C. M., Lewis, Z., Sharma, M. D., Hodgson, D. J., Hunt, J., Wedell, N., & Hosken, D. J. (2021). Sexual selection on the genital lobes of male <i>Drosophila simulans</i>. EVOLUTION, 75(2), 501-514. doi:10.1111/evo.14158
Genital Evolution and Sexual Selection
Dewhurst, A., & Lewis, Z. (2021). Genital Evolution and Sexual Selection. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 3412-3415). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_2054
Insect Sperm Competition
Lewis, Z. (2021). Insect Sperm Competition. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 4149-4152). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-19650-3_1948
2020
A meta-analysis of factors influencing the strength of mate-choice copying in animals
Davies, A. D., Lewis, Z., & Dougherty, L. R. (n.d.). A meta-analysis of factors influencing the strength of mate-choice copying in animals. Behavioral Ecology. doi:10.1093/beheco/araa064
Addressing the taxonomic bias: a response to comments on Davies et al.
Dougherty, L. R., Lewis, Z., & Davies, A. D. (2020). Addressing the taxonomic bias: a response to comments on Davies et al.. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY, 31(6), 1295. doi:10.1093/beheco/araa109
Teaching and learning in ecology: a horizon scan of emerging challenges and solutions
Cooke, J., Araya, Y., Bacon, K. L., Bagniewska, J. M., Batty, L. C., Bishop, T. R., . . . Lewis, Z. (2020). Teaching and learning in ecology: a horizon scan of emerging challenges and solutions. Oikos. doi:10.1111/oik.07847
Let's emerge from the pandemic lockdown into a fairer academic world.
King, K. C., Hurst, G. D. D., & Lewis, Z. (2020). Let's emerge from the pandemic lockdown into a fairer academic world.. Current Biology, 30(14). doi:10.1016/j.cub.2020.06.034
Breaking barriers? Ethnicity and socioeconomic background impact on early career progression in the fields of ecology and evolution
Wanelik, K. M., Griffin, J. S., Head, M. L., Ingleby, F. C., & Lewis, Z. (2020). Breaking barriers? Ethnicity and socioeconomic background impact on early career progression in the fields of ecology and evolution. Ecology and Evolution. doi:10.1002/ece3.6423
Microbiomes of soils, plants and animals: an introduction
Antwis, R. E., Harrison, X. A., Cox, M. J., Carryl, S., Dewar, M., Doonan, J., . . . Zhu, F. (2020). Microbiomes of soils, plants and animals: an introduction. In MICROBIOMES OF SOILS, PLANTS AND ANIMALS: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH (pp. 1-7). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
The microbiome and host behaviour
Lize, A., & Lewis, Z. (2020). The microbiome and host behaviour. In MICROBIOMES OF SOILS, PLANTS AND ANIMALS: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH (pp. 98-121). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
<i>Drosophila</i> Sexual Attractiveness in Older Males Is Mediated by Their Microbiota
Heys, C., Lize, A., Lewis, Z., & Price, T. A. R. (2020). <i>Drosophila</i> Sexual Attractiveness in Older Males Is Mediated by Their Microbiota. MICROORGANISMS, 8(2). doi:10.3390/microorganisms8020168
Operational sex ratio does not influence the evolution of male mate choice in the Indian meal moth
Dougherty, L. R., Dewhurst, A., & Lewis, Z. (2020). Operational sex ratio does not influence the evolution of male mate choice in the Indian meal moth. Journal of Ethology, 38, 21-28. doi:10.1007/s10164-019-00616-3
2019
Breaking barriers: The effect of protected characteristics and their intersectionality on career transition in academics
Genital Evolution and Sexual Selection
Dewhurst, A., & Lewis, Z. (2019). Genital Evolution and Sexual Selection. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 1-4). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_2054-1
2018
The effect of gut microbiota elimination in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>: A how-to guide for host-microbiota studies
Heys, C., Lize, A., Blow, F., White, L., Darby, A., & Lewis, Z. J. (2018). The effect of gut microbiota elimination in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>: A how-to guide for host-microbiota studies. ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 8(8), 4150-4161. doi:10.1002/ece3.3991
Evidence That the Microbiota Counteracts Male Outbreeding Strategy by Inhibiting Sexual Signaling in Females
Heys, C., Lize, A., Colinet, H., Price, T. A. R., Prescott, M., Ingleby, F., & Lewis, Z. (2018). Evidence That the Microbiota Counteracts Male Outbreeding Strategy by Inhibiting Sexual Signaling in Females. FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 6. doi:10.3389/fevo.2018.00029
2017
Fifty important research questions in microbial ecology
Antwis, R. E., Griffiths, S. M., Harrison, X. A., Aranega-Bou, P., Arce, A., Bettridge, A. S., . . . Sutherland, W. J. (2017). Fifty important research questions in microbial ecology. FEMS MICROBIOLOGY ECOLOGY, 93(5). doi:10.1093/femsec/fix044
<i>Wolbachia</i> induces costs to life-history and reproductive traits in the moth, <i>Ephestia kuehniella</i>
Sumida, Y., Katsuki, M., Okada, K., Okayama, K., & Lewis, Z. (2017). <i>Wolbachia</i> induces costs to life-history and reproductive traits in the moth, <i>Ephestia kuehniella</i>. JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH, 71, 93-98. doi:10.1016/j.jspr.2017.02.003
Gut microbiota influences female choice and fecundity in the nuptial gift-giving species, <i>Drosophila subobscura</i> (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
Walsh, B. S., Heys, C., & Lewis, Z. (2017). Gut microbiota influences female choice and fecundity in the nuptial gift-giving species, <i>Drosophila subobscura</i> (Diptera: Drosophilidae). EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENTOMOLOGY, 114, 439-445. doi:10.14411/eje.2017.056
2016
Insect Sperm Competition
Lewis, Z. (2016). Insect Sperm Competition. In Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (pp. 1-4). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_1948-1
2015
A trade-off between pre- and post-copulatory sexual selection in a bean beetle
Katsuki, M., & Lewis, Z. (2015). A trade-off between pre- and post-copulatory sexual selection in a bean beetle. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY, 69(10), 1597-1602. doi:10.1007/s00265-015-1971-4
Can maternally inherited endosymbionts adapt to a novel host? Direct costs of <i>Spiroplasma</i> infection, but not vertical transmission efficiency, evolve rapidly after horizontal transfer into <i>D-melanogaster</i>
Nakayama, S., Parratt, S. R., Hutchence, K. J., Lewis, Z., Price, T. A. R., & Hurst, G. D. D. (2015). Can maternally inherited endosymbionts adapt to a novel host? Direct costs of <i>Spiroplasma</i> infection, but not vertical transmission efficiency, evolve rapidly after horizontal transfer into <i>D-melanogaster</i>. HEREDITY, 114(6), 539-543. doi:10.1038/hdy.2014.112
Insect behaviour and the microbiome
Lewis, Z., & Lize, A. (2015). Insect behaviour and the microbiome. CURRENT OPINION IN INSECT SCIENCE, 9, 86-90. doi:10.1016/j.cois.2015.03.003
2014
Life in the leaf-litter: a novel metal detector technique to investigate the over-wintering survival of rare, case-bearing beetle larvae
Piper, R. W., Lewis, Z., & Compton, S. G. (2014). Life in the leaf-litter: a novel metal detector technique to investigate the over-wintering survival of rare, case-bearing beetle larvae. JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION, 18(6), 1163-1169. doi:10.1007/s10841-014-9727-4
Extreme cost of rivalry in a monandrous species: male-male interactions result in failure to acquire mates and reduced longevity
Lize, A., Price, T., Heys, C., Lewis, Z., & Hurst, G. (2014). Extreme cost of rivalry in a monandrous species: male-male interactions result in failure to acquire mates and reduced longevity. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 281(1786). doi:10.1098/rspb.2014.0631
You are what you eat.
Lewis, Z., Heys, C., Prescott, M., & Lizé, A. (2014). You are what you eat.. Gut microbes, 5(4), 541-543. doi:10.4161/gmic.29153
Kin recognition in <i>Drosophila</i>: the importance of ecology and gut microbiota
Lize, A., McKay, R., & Lewis, Z. (2014). Kin recognition in <i>Drosophila</i>: the importance of ecology and gut microbiota. ISME JOURNAL, 8(2), 469-477. doi:10.1038/ismej.2013.157
You are what you eat Gut microbiota determines kin recognition in <i>Drosophila</i>
Lewis, Z., Heys, C., Prescott, M., & Lize, A. (2014). You are what you eat Gut microbiota determines kin recognition in <i>Drosophila</i>. GUT MICROBES, 5(4), 541-543. doi:10.4161/gmic.29153
2013
The interplay between different stages of reproduction in males of the moth <i>Plodia interpunctella</i>
Lewis, Z., Lize, A., & Wedell, N. (2013). The interplay between different stages of reproduction in males of the moth <i>Plodia interpunctella</i>. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, 86(5), 917-922. doi:10.1016/j.anbehav.2013.08.006
Gut microbiota and kin recognition
Lize, A., Mckay, R., & Lewis, Z. (2013). Gut microbiota and kin recognition. TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION, 28(6), 325-326. doi:10.1016/j.tree.2012.10.013
Sexual and Natural Selection Both Influence Male Genital Evolution
House, C. M., Lewis, Z., Hodgson, D. J., Wedell, N., Sharma, M. D., Hunt, J., & Hosken, D. J. (2013). Sexual and Natural Selection Both Influence Male Genital Evolution. PLOS ONE, 8(5). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0063807
Gut microbiota and kin recognition
Lize, A., McKay, R., & Lewis, Z. (2013). Gut microbiota and kin recognition. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 28, 326.
2012
Males do not prolong copulation in response to competitor males in the polyandrous fly Drosophila bifasciata
Lize, A., Price, T. A. R., Marcello, M., Smaller, E. A., Lewis, Z., & Hurst, G. D. D. (2012). Males do not prolong copulation in response to competitor males in the polyandrous fly Drosophila bifasciata. PHYSIOLOGICAL ENTOMOLOGY, 37(3), 227-232. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3032.2012.00836.x
Thermal environment during and outside courtship jointly determine female remating rate in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>
Best, A. R., Lewis, Z., Hurst, G. D. D., & Lize, A. (2012). Thermal environment during and outside courtship jointly determine female remating rate in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, 83(6), 1483-1490. doi:10.1016/j.anbehav.2012.03.022
Dopaminergic system as the mechanism underlying personality in a beetle
Nakayama, S., Sasaki, K., Matsumura, K., Lewis, Z., & Miyatake, T. (2012). Dopaminergic system as the mechanism underlying personality in a beetle. JOURNAL OF INSECT PHYSIOLOGY, 58(5), 750-755. doi:10.1016/j.jinsphys.2012.02.011
No evidence of mate discrimination against males carrying a sex ratio distorter in Drosophila pseudoobscura
Price, T. A. R., Lewis, Z., Smith, D. T., Hurst, G. D. D., & Wedell, N. (2012). No evidence of mate discrimination against males carrying a sex ratio distorter in Drosophila pseudoobscura. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY, 66(4), 561-568. doi:10.1007/s00265-011-1304-1
Perception of male-male competition influences <i>Drosophila</i> copulation behaviour even in species where females rarely remate
Lize, A., Doff, R. J., Smaller, E. A., Lewis, Z., & Hurst, G. D. D. (2012). Perception of male-male competition influences <i>Drosophila</i> copulation behaviour even in species where females rarely remate. BIOLOGY LETTERS, 8(1), 35-38. doi:10.1098/rsbl.2011.0544
Perception of male–male competition influences <i>Drosophila</i> copulation behaviour even in species where females rarely remate
Lizé, A., Doff, R. J., Smaller, E. A., Lewis, Z., & Hurst, G. D. D. (2012). Perception of male–male competition influences <i>Drosophila</i> copulation behaviour even in species where females rarely remate. Biology Letters, 8(1), 35-38. doi:10.1098/rsbl.2011.0544
Thermal environment both at the point of courtship and between courtship bouts jointly determine female remating rate in Drosophila melanogaster
Best, A. R., Lewis, Z., Hurst, G. D. D., & Lize, A. (2012). Thermal environment both at the point of courtship and between courtship bouts jointly determine female remating rate in Drosophila melanogaster. Animal Behaviour, 83, 1483-1490.
2011
EVIDENCE FOR STRONG INTRALOCUS SEXUAL CONFLICT IN THE INDIAN MEAL MOTH, <i>PLODIA INTERPUNCTELLA</i>
Lewis, Z., Wedell, N., & Hunt, J. (2011). EVIDENCE FOR STRONG INTRALOCUS SEXUAL CONFLICT IN THE INDIAN MEAL MOTH, <i>PLODIA INTERPUNCTELLA</i>. EVOLUTION, 65(7), 2085-2097. doi:10.1111/j.1558-5646.2011.01267.x
<i>Wolbachia</i> infection lowers fertile sperm transfer in a moth
Lewis, Z., de Crespigny, F. E. C., Sait, S. M., Tregenza, T., & Wedell, N. (2011). <i>Wolbachia</i> infection lowers fertile sperm transfer in a moth. BIOLOGY LETTERS, 7(2), 187-189. doi:10.1098/rsbl.2010.0605
Sex starved: do resource-limited males ensure fertilization success at the expense of precopulatory mating success?
Lewis, Z., Sasaki, H., & Miyatake, T. (2011). Sex starved: do resource-limited males ensure fertilization success at the expense of precopulatory mating success?. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, 81(3), 579-583. doi:10.1016/j.anbehav.2010.12.001
Remating in the laboratory reflects rates of polyandry in the wild
Price, T. A. R., Lewis, Z., Smith, D. T., Hurst, G., & Wedell, N. (2011). Remating in the laboratory reflects rates of polyandry in the wild. Animal Behaviour, 82, 1381-1386.
2010
Level of sperm competition promotes evolution of male ejaculate allocation patterns in a moth
Ingleby, F. C., Lewis, Z., & Wedell, N. (2010). Level of sperm competition promotes evolution of male ejaculate allocation patterns in a moth. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, 80(1), 37-43. doi:10.1016/j.anbehav.2010.03.022
SEX RATIO DRIVE PROMOTES SEXUAL CONFLICT AND SEXUAL COEVOLUTION IN THE FLY <i>DROSOPHILA PSEUDOOBSCURA</i>
Price, T. A. R., Lewis, Z., Smith, D. T., Hurst, G. D. D., & Wedell, N. (2010). SEX RATIO DRIVE PROMOTES SEXUAL CONFLICT AND SEXUAL COEVOLUTION IN THE FLY <i>DROSOPHILA PSEUDOOBSCURA</i>. EVOLUTION, 64(5), 1504-1509. doi:10.1111/j.1558-5646.2009.00896.x
Speed or sperm: A potential trade-off between development and reproduction in the butterfly, <i>Bicyclus</i> <i>anynana</i> (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)
Lewis, Z., Brakefield, P. M., & Wedell, N. (2010). Speed or sperm: A potential trade-off between development and reproduction in the butterfly, <i>Bicyclus</i> <i>anynana</i> (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae). EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENTOMOLOGY, 107(1), 55-59. doi:10.14411/eje.2010.006
2009
Sperm dumping as a defense against meiotic drive.
Price, T., Lewis, Z., & Wedell, N. (2009). Sperm dumping as a defense against meiotic drive.. Journal of biology, 8(1), 6. doi:10.1186/jbiol109
Male moths reduce sperm investment in relatives
Lewis, Z., & Wedell, N. (2009). Male moths reduce sperm investment in relatives. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, 77(6), 1547-1550. doi:10.1016/j.anbehav.2009.03.013
Minireview - Sperm dumping as a defense against meiotic drive
Price, T. A. R., Lewis, Z., & Wedell, N. (2009). Minireview - Sperm dumping as a defense against meiotic drive. Journal of Biology, 8, 6.
2008
Selfish Genetic Elements Promote Polyandry in a Fly
Price, T. A. R., Hodgson, D. J., Lewis, Z., Hurst, G. D. D., & Wedell, N. (2008). Selfish Genetic Elements Promote Polyandry in a Fly. SCIENCE, 322(5905), 1241-1243. doi:10.1126/science.1163766
Sperm competition, immunity, selfish genes and cancer
Lewis, Z., Price, T. A. R., & Wedell, N. (2008). Sperm competition, immunity, selfish genes and cancer. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 65(20), 3241-3254. doi:10.1007/s00018-008-8238-4
Sperm competition, immunity, selfish genes and cancer
Lewis, Z., Price, T. A. R., & Wedell, N. (2008). Sperm competition, immunity, selfish genes and cancer. CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCES, 65(20), 3241-3254. doi:10.1007/s00018-008-8238-4
2007
Genital evolution: Blurring the battle lines between the sexes
House, C. M., & Lewis, Z. (2007). Genital evolution: Blurring the battle lines between the sexes. CURRENT BIOLOGY, 17(23), R1013-R1014. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2007.09.052
Effect of Adult Feeding on Male Mating Behaviour in the Butterfly, Bicyclus anynana (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)
Lewis, Z., & Wedell, N. (2007). Effect of Adult Feeding on Male Mating Behaviour in the Butterfly, Bicyclus anynana (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae). Journal of Insect Behavior, 20(2), 201-213. doi:10.1007/s10905-007-9075-2