The Neuronal Control of Flying Prey Interception in Dragonflies

Eight pairs of large descending visual neurons (TSDNs) control dragonfly prey interception flights. We investigated both the sensory inputs and the motor outputs of this group of neurons. A detailed map was obtained of the position and direction of target movement that excites each of the TSDNs. Thi...

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description Eight pairs of large descending visual neurons (TSDNs) control dragonfly prey interception flights. We investigated both the sensory inputs and the motor outputs of this group of neurons. A detailed map was obtained of the position and direction of target movement that excites each of the TSDNs. This study also revealed the anatomy of the TSDN output terminals, providing information about the likely pattern of connectivity from individual TSDNs to the neural circuitry controlling each of the wings. Angular speed is also encoded by the TSDNs. This speed sensitivity increases the gain of the system as the dragonfly approaches its prey. Distance appears not to be encoded by the TSDNs when the head is fixed. However binocular inputs are required for maximal responses. The functional implication of the binocular inputs is not yet known. Intracellular electrical stimulation of individual TSDNs confirmed their role in adjusting wing position and angle. TSDN activity rotates the head as well in the direction opposite the preferred target direction. Two TSDNs also move the legs and mouthparts. The original document contains color images. DUNS-143574726.
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ANGLES
Biology
DRAGONFLIES
FLIGHT
FLIGHT SPEEDS
INSECT FLIGHT
INSECT VISION
INTERCEPTION
MOTOR NEURONS
MOTOR OUTPUTS
NERVE CELLS
NEURONAL CONTROL
POSITION(LOCATION)
PREY INTERCEPTION
RECEPTIVE FIELDS
SENSES(PHYSIOLOGY)
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TARGET ACQUISITION
Target Direction, Range and Position Finding
TSDN(TARGET SELECTIVE DESCENDING NEURONS)
VISION
WING POSITION
WINGED INSECTS
WINGS
title The Neuronal Control of Flying Prey Interception in Dragonflies
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