Insects and vertebrates have analogous proprioceptors that monitor muscle length and tension, joint positions, limb forces, and so on. Insects, however, do not have statocysts to monitor the direction of gravitational force. How could an insect detect gravity when at rest? What could be the possible adaptive advantage of the absence of statocysts for a flying insect?

Insects and vertebrates have analogous proprioceptors that monitor muscle length and tension, joint positions, limb forces, and so on. Insects, however, do not have statocysts to monitor the direction of gravitational force. How could an insect detect gravity when at rest? What could be the possible adaptive advantage of the absence of statocysts for a flying insect?

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter14: Sensory Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

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