Chemosensory mechanisms of larval foraging and competitive advantage in the invasive mosquito Aedes albopictus
Dor Perets, Ke Hao, Ziyi Yan, Giulia Campli, Evyatar Sar-Shalom, Flavia Krsticevic, Esther Yakir, Robert Michael Waterhouse, Yinlang Wang, Philippos A. Papathanos, Jonathan Daniel Bohbot
This study investigates chemosensory mechanisms in mosquito larvae, identifying functional variation in odorant receptors and mapping sensory neuron projections to understand competitive advantages in invasive species.
bioRxiv · Jun 7, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience