In addition to cryptochrome 2, magnetic particles with olfactory co-receptor are important for magnetic orientation in termites
oleh: Yongyong Gao, Ping Wen, Ring T. Cardé, Huan Xu, Qiuying Huang
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2021-09-01 |
Deskripsi
Gao et al. analyze the role of magnetoreceptor candidates cryptochrome 2 (Cry2), magnetic particles and olfactory coreceptor (Orco) in magnetic orientation in two termite species. They report that termites use Cry2 for directional preference in white light, magnetic particles in darkness, and Orco participates in termite magnetic orientation under both light and darkness.