Fly illustration (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Fly illustration

Caption

Sensory hairs on the surface of fruit fly (Drosophila) antennae, where UC San Diego scientists mapped the insect's energy-efficient olfactory system.

Credit

Cora Xing

Usage Restrictions

Must be used in conjunction with PNAS paper on new fly olfactory map.

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