A balance between aerodynamic and olfactory performance during flight in Drosophila

Chengyu Li; Haibo Dong; Kai Zhao

doi:10.1038/s41467-018-05708-1

Nature Communications (Aug 2018)

A balance between aerodynamic and olfactory performance during flight in Drosophila

Chengyu Li,
Haibo Dong,
Kai Zhao

Affiliations

Chengyu Li: Department of Otolaryngology, The Ohio State University
Haibo Dong: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia
Kai Zhao: Department of Otolaryngology, The Ohio State University

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.

Published in Nature Communications

ISSN: 2041-1723 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Science
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