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Long term learning in Agrion (Syn. Calopteryx) splendens harris 1782 larvae (Insecta, Odonata)

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The predatory behaviour of Agrion splendens larvae is greatly disturbed after removal of only one antenna.

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    When the prothoracic tarsus is stimulated on the unharmed side, the behaviour remains unchanged (Figs. 2, 4–6).

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    However, stimulation of the prothoracic tarsus on the operated side (Figs. 3–7) demonstrates:

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    a new posture of the animal occuring one month after removal of one antenna: at this time the larva brings its other antenna into contact with the model stimulating the contralateral tarsus,

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    a slower decrease of the predatory behaviour when compared with the decrease on the intact side (Kg. 5, SR), an effect which is observed only after “learning” the new posture.

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  1. Section de Biologie Animale et Zoologie, Faculté des Sciences de Lyon, France

    Louis Caillère

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I am grateful to Prof. Dr. F. Hubner for his interest in this work and for helpful criticism.

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Caillère, L. Long term learning in Agrion (Syn. Calopteryx) splendens harris 1782 larvae (Insecta, Odonata). Z. Vergl. Physiol. 69, 284–295 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00297963

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