Thermotaxis behavior of Drosophila melanogaster: A quantitative analysis of sensory-motor integration and heat avoidance
Zeinab Moradi, Sara Jahedazad, Ehsan Hosseinian, Tayebeh Minaei, Ali Sadighi
This study quantifies Drosophila thermotaxis behavior using a thermal arena and machine learning, revealing distinct roles of peripheral and internal thermoreceptors in navigation.
bioRxiv · Aug 11, 2025 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition