Research on Morphology and Sensorimotor Systems of Insect Antennae
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Zoology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 666
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antennae play a vital role in an insect’s life. Antennae help insects assess the quality of their environment and select suitable habitats, find food and potential mates, and detect approaching predators or threats. Insect antennae are crucial olfactory organs. They are equipped with a variety of olfactory sensilla that can detect a wide range of chemical compounds in the environment. How the different sensory inputs (olfactory, mechanical, thermal, etc.) from the antennae are combined and processed in the insect's nervous system to generate appropriate behavioral responses. Insects also use antennal-based sensory information for navigation, such as following odor trails or using environmental odors as landmarks. Additionally, in the context of biological control, understanding the olfactory cues that attract beneficial insects, such as parasitoids or predators of pests, can help in developing strategies to enhance their effectiveness. For pollinators, understanding their olfactory preferences can aid in the conservation of pollinator-friendly habitats and the design of attractants to improve pollination efficiency.
Dr. Lifeng Meng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antennae structure
- sensilla
- olfaction
- olfactory receptors
- sensory integration
- antenna lobe
- pheromones
- predator avoidance
- foraging behavior
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