Species-specific modulation of food-search behavior by respiration and chemosensation in Drosophila larvae
Animals explore their environment to encounter suitable food resources. Despite its vital importance, this behavior puts individuals at risk by consuming limited internal energy during locomotion. We have developed a novel assay to investigate how food-search behavior is organized in Drosophila mela...
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Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2017-09-01
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Series: | eLife |
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Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/27057 |