S. R. Ott

A neural correlate of learning fails to predict foraging efficiency in Bombus terrestris.

This study investigates the relationship between microglomerulus density in bumblebees and foraging efficiency, finding no direct correlation and suggesting a non-linear relationship with age.

Malpighamoeba infection compromises fluid secretion and P-glycoprotein detoxification in Malpighian tubules

This study shows Malpighamoeba infection increases fluid secretion and reduces P-glycoprotein detoxification efficiency in locust Malpighian tubules, potentially affecting insect survival.

Plasticity of behavioural variability reflects conflicting selection in group-living and solitary desert locusts

The paper tests whether group-living leads to reduced behavioural variability in desert locusts and finds lower variability in gregarious phase locusts.

Regressions fit for purpose: Models of locust phase state must not conflate morphology with behaviour

This paper argues that logistic regression models conflating morphology and behavior are flawed for analyzing locust phase transitions.