A balance between aerodynamic and olfactory performance during flight in Drosophila

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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Chengyu Li, Haibo Dong, Kai Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2018-08-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-05708-1