Function and distribution of 5-HT2 receptors in the honeybee (Apis mellifera).

BACKGROUND: Serotonin plays a pivotal role in regulating and modulating physiological and behavioral processes in both vertebrates and invertebrates. In the honeybee (Apis mellifera), serotonin has been implicated in division of labor, visual processing, and learning processes. Here, we present the...

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Main Authors: Markus Thamm, Daniel Rolke, Nadine Jordan, Sabine Balfanz, Christian Schiffer, Arnd Baumann, Wolfgang Blenau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3855752?pdf=render