Flies in deep stage sleep (IMAGE)

Northwestern University

Flies in deep stage sleep

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Proboscis fully extends (red arrow) and then immediately retracts during proboscis extension sleep, which is similar to slow-wave sleep in humans.

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Ravi Allada/Northwestern University

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