Active sensing in bees through antennal movements is independent of odor molecule
N. M. Claverie, P. Buvat, J. Casas
This study shows that bumblebees use stereotypical antennal movements when smelling odors, independent of odorant properties, with movement amplitude and speed reflecting internal state rather than odor characteristics.
bioRxiv · Sep 13, 2021Animal Behavior & Cognition