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ArticleDie Naturwissenschaften2024

How to train your dragon: absolute conditioning in larval dragonflies.

Tatiene M Zenni, Amanda Z Crivelaro, Gabrielle C Pestana, Rhainer Guillermo-Ferreira

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Article in Die Naturwissenschaften, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Tatiene M ZenniGraduate Program in Ecology and Natural Resources, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Amanda Z CrivelaroGraduate Program in Entomology and Biodiversity Conservation, Federal University of Grand Dourados, Dourados, MS, Brazil.
Gabrielle C PestanaGraduate Program in Ecology and Natural Resources, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Rhainer Guillermo-FerreiraEntomology and Experimental Biology Center, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro, Av. Tutunas 490, Uberaba, MG, 38061-500, Brazil. rhainer.ferreira@uftm.edu.br.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7774-5252

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Insects, despite possessing relatively small brains, exhibit noteworthy adaptive behaviors, making them intriguing subjects for understanding learning mechanisms. This study explores the learning capabilities of dragonfly larvae (Anisoptera: Aeshnidae) in conditioning experiments, shedding light on the cognitive processes that underpin their remarkable abilities. As apex predators, dragonflies play a crucial role in ecosystems, necessitating a diverse range of learning behaviors for survival and reproductive success. We addressed whether dragonfly larvae can differentiate between different colored stimuli and associate color with prey. Our experimental design demonstrated that dragonfly larvae are able to recognize conditioning stimuli. The findings contribute valuable insights into the cognitive abilities of dragonflies, suggesting that these insects can learn and discriminate colors of stimuli. Overall, this research broadens our understanding of insect learning and cognition, contributing to the broader field of animal behavior and memory.

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LarvaLearningOdonataAnimalsBehavior, AnimalColorCognitionColor stimuliDragonflyFreshwaterOdonataVisual

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