World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Ecology and Evolution

D-Index
62
Citations
14252
World Ranking
2075
National Ranking
247

Overview

David J. Hosken is affiliated with the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom and has contributed extensively to the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their research predominantly focuses on Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Genetics, Insect Science, Ecology, and Molecular Biology.

The scientist's work spans several key topics, including:

  • Animal Behavior and Reproduction
  • Plant and animal studies
  • Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
  • Insect and Pesticide Research
  • Avian ecology and behavior
  • Insect Utilization and Effects
  • Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research

David J. Hosken has published in various reputed venues, with frequent contributions to:

  • Journal of Evolutionary Biology
  • Trends in Ecology & Evolution
  • Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences
  • Royal Society Open Science
  • Evolution

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Hosken include:

  • "Peaks in bat activity at turbines and the implications for mitigating the impact of wind energy developments on bats" (2021), Scientific Reports
  • "Mapping sex differences in the effects of protein and carbohydrates on lifespan and reproduction in Drosophila melanogaster: is measuring nutrient intake essential?" (2022), Biogerontology
  • "Natural selection increases female fitness by reversing the exaggeration of a male sexually selected trait" (2021), Nature Communications
  • "The evolutionary ecology of ethanol" (2024), Trends in Ecology & Evolution
  • "Evolutionary insight from a humble fly: sperm competition and the yellow dungfly" (2020), Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences

Frequent collaborators with whom they have co-authored multiple papers include:

  • Manmohan D. Sharma
  • Clarissa M. House
  • Kensuke Okada
  • C. Ruth Archer
  • John Hunt

Best Publications

  • Sexual conflict

    Unknown

  • Sexual selection and genital evolution

    David J. Hosken;Paula Stockley

  • What do you mean, 'resilient'?

    Dave Hodgson;Jenni L. McDonald;David J. Hosken

  • Sperm morphological diversity

    Scott Pitnick;David J. Hosken;Tim R. Birkhead

  • Sperm biology : an evolutionary perspective

    T. R. Birkhead;David J. Hosken;Scott Pitnick

  • The costs of copulating in the dung fly Sepsis cynipsea

    Wolf U. Blanckenhorn;David J. Hosken;Oliver Y. Martin;Constanze Reim

  • Experimental evidence for testis size evolution via sperm competition

    D.J. Hosken;P.I. Ward

  • The evolution of reproductive isolation through sexual conflict.

    Oliver Y. Martin;David J. Hosken

  • Sperm competition in bats

    D. J. Hosken

  • Sexual conflict selects for male and female reproductive characters.

    D J Hosken;T W J Garner;Paul I Ward

  • Sperm death and dumping in Drosophila

    Rhonda R. Snook;David J. Hosken

  • Benefits of Polyandry: A Life History Perspective

    D. J. Hosken;P. Stockley

  • Inbreeding, inbreeding depression and extinction

    Lucy I. Wright;Tom Tregenza;David J. Hosken

  • Genetic architecture of metabolic rate: environment specific epistasis between mitochondrial and nuclear genes in an insect.

    Göran Arnqvist;Damian K. Dowling;Paul Eady

  • The role of genotype-by-environment interactions in sexual selection

    F. C. Ingleby;J. Hunt;D. J. Hosken

  • Migration and dispersal patterns of bats and their influence on genetic structure

    Caroline Moussy;D.J. Hosken;F. Mathews;G.C. Smith

  • Bushcricket spermatophores vary in accord with sperm competition and parental investment theory

    Leigh Simmons;Michael Craig;T. Llorens;M. Schinzig

  • Intralocus Sexual Conflict Unresolved by Sex-Limited Trait Expression

    Tomohiro Harano;Kensuke Okada;Kensuke Okada;Satoshi Nakayama;Takahisa Miyatake

  • Sex and death: microevolutionary trade-offs between reproductive and immune investment in dung flies.

    David J. Hosken

  • Monogamy and the battle of the sexes.

    D. J. Hosken;P. Stockley;T. Tregenza;N. Wedell

  • Co-evolution of male and female reproductive characters across the Scathophagidae (Diptera).

    A. M. Minder;D. J. Hosken;P. I. Ward

Frequent Co-Authors

Nina Wedell
Nina Wedell University of Exeter
John Hunt
John Hunt Western Sydney University
Tom Tregenza
Tom Tregenza University of Exeter
Paul I. Ward
Paul I. Ward University of Zurich
Wolf U. Blanckenhorn
Wolf U. Blanckenhorn University of Zurich
Trenton W. J. Garner
Trenton W. J. Garner Zoological Society of London
Jacek Radwan
Jacek Radwan Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
Rhonda R. Snook
Rhonda R. Snook Stockholm University
David J. Hodgson
David J. Hodgson University of Exeter
Scott Pitnick
Scott Pitnick Syracuse University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

With growing interest in environmental science, many students consider related degree options and career pathways that intersect with biology, healthcare, and education. Online degrees provide flexible ways to specialize, transition careers, or build credentials—particularly for those who can't access traditional on-campus programs.

Some popular paths include nursing and healthcare administration, where foundational skills in science are highly valuable. Programs like online direct entry msn programs for non-nurses can be especially useful for those entering healthcare from biology or ecology backgrounds. If you're already a registered nurse, comparing programs such as capella vs chamberlain rn to bsn is crucial to finding the best fit for your long-term goals.

For career advancement, affordable bsn to msn online bridge programs let working professionals move up without sacrificing their current jobs. When choosing any online degree, it's important to focus on reputable schools. Looking into the non profit colleges ensures credible, high-quality education that’s recognized by employers.

Best Scientists Citing David J. Hosken

Trending Scientists