Perception of aversive stimuli of different gustatory modalities in an haematophagous insect, Rhodnius prolixus.
S. Masague, A. Cano, Y. Asparch, R. B. Barrozo, S. Minoli
This study investigates how Rhodnius prolixus distinguishes between aversive gustatory stimuli, finding it can differentiate between salty and bitter compounds but not between different salts.
bioRxiv · Apr 23, 2019 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition