Wasp Response Neurons (IMAGE)

University of Oregon

Wasp Response Neurons

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Cross section of a fruit fly ventral nerve (spinal) cord showing motor neurons involved in sensorimotor processing -- those that respond to a wasp and act to rapidly switch directions.

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Courtesy of Chris Doe

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