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Research article2005Peer reviewed

Projection patterns of gustatory neurons in the suboesophageal ganglion and tritocerebrum of mosquitoes

Ignell R, Hansson BS

Abstract

Mosquitoes are heavily dependent on gustatory information when feeding. Following the recent elucidation of the molecular basis of gustation in the malaria mosquito, we present a detailed study of primary central projections of gustatory receptor neurons into the brain in the malaria (Anopheles gambiae) and yellow fever (Aedes aegypti) mosquito. In the brain we provide a detailed map of the areas targeted and describe a number of intrinsic neural elements connecting primary taste areas to higher brain levels. The morphological features described are discussed and compared to earlier reports in other insects as, e.g., the fruitfly, Drosophila

Published in

Journal of Comparative Neurology
2005, Volume: 492, number: 2, pages: 214-233
Publisher: WILEY-LISS

      SLU Authors

    • Ignell, Rickard

      • Department of Crop Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

      • Hansson, Bill

        • Department of Crop Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

      Publication identifier

      DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cne.20691

      Permanent link to this page (URI)

      https://res.slu.se/id/publ/7035