Spatial, but not temporal, aspects of orientation are controlled by the fine scale distribution of chemical cues in turbulent odor plumes [RESEARCH ARTICLE]

In this study, we place electrochemical sensors on the carapace of orienting crayfish and measure, with fast temporal rates and small spatial scales, the concentration fluctuations arriving at the olfactory appendages during orientation. The results of these studies show that the spatial aspects of orientation (turning and heading angles) are controlled by the temporal aspects of odor cues.

Source: Journal of Experimental Biology - March 9, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: Moore, P. A., Edwards, D., Jurcak-Detter, A., Lahman, S. Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research