Sequence heterochrony led to a gain of functionality in an immature stage of the central complex: A fly-beetle insight.

Animal behavior is guided by the brain. Therefore, adaptations of brain structure and function are essential for animal survival, and each species differs in such adaptations. The brain of one individual may even differ between life stages, for instance, as adaptation to the divergent needs of larva...

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Main Authors: Max S Farnworth, Kolja N Eckermann, Gregor Bucher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-10-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000881