Preference of position in the proximity of various sugars revealed by location analysis of Drosophila melanogaster
Haruki Kato,
Hiroyuki Nakagawa,
Chiaki Ishizaki
et al.
Abstract:Feeding behaviors are determined by two main factors. One is the internal state, such as hunger or previous experiences; the other is external factors, such as sensory stimulation. During starvation, animals must balance food-seeking behavior with energy conservation. The fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, serves as a useful model for studying food selectivity and various behaviors related to food intake. However, few studies have directly connected food selectivity with other behaviors, such as locomotor act… Show more
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