Nature Communications (Aug 2018)

A balance between aerodynamic and olfactory performance during flight in Drosophila

  • Chengyu Li,
  • Haibo Dong,
  • Kai Zhao

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-05708-1
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 1
pp. 1 – 8

Abstract

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In addition to their aerodynamic properties, insect wings also move odor plumes closer to sensory organs. Li et al. show that Drosophila wings may trade optimal aerodynamic performance for improved olfactory function during flight.