Associative learning by locusts: pairing of visual cues with consumption of protein and carbohydrate

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It is well known that some insects are capable of associative learning, with most research focused on the honey bee. However, such learning among leaf-feeding insects has received little attention. A new study investigates associative learning in African migratory locusts and examines their nutrient-specific learning capability. Results suggest that locusts move selectively towards visual cues that were previously associated with nutrient deficiency.

Insects, Locusts, Locusts (Insects), Learning in animals, Animal learning

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Effects of natal experience on habitat selection when individuals make choices in groups: a multilevel analysis

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Using multilevel statistical models, the choice of habitats of newly hatched fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) is studied.

Usage, Mathematical models, Drosophila, Habitat selection

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Nutritional imbalance in an extreme generalist omnivore: tolerance and recovery through complementary food selection

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German cockroaches' ability to recover from sustained periods of nutritional imbalance is examined.

Nutrition, Nutritional aspects, Nutritional requirements, Cockroaches

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