Contrast sensitivity and visual acuity of Queensland fruit flies (Bactrocera tryoni).
J Comp Physiol A Neuroethol Sens Neural Behav Physiol
; 206(3): 419-428, 2020 05.
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ABSTRACT
This study examines the visual acuity of Queensland fruit flies (Bactrocera tryoni) by analysing their turning responses to an immersive visual stimulus consisting of a pattern of vertical stripes presented at various angular periods and rotational rates. The results infer that these flies possess an interommatidial angle of approximately [Formula see text], and an ommatidial acceptance angle of approximately [Formula see text]. This suggests that the visual acuity of Queensland fruit flies is substantially better than that of the classical vinegar fly (Drosophila melanogaster), and is comparable to those of the housefly (Musca domestica) and the honeybee (Apis mellifera). The contrast sensitivity of Queensland fruit flies is comparable to that of the housefly.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Sensibilidades de Contraste
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Acuidade Visual
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Comp Physiol A Neuroethol Sens Neural Behav Physiol
Assunto da revista:
CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO
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NEUROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article
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Austrália