Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Insects Taste More Than Food and With More Than Mouths | Entomology Today

closeup of house fly facing to right, viewed from side, standing on the surface of a green leaf

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From mouthparts and antennae to legs, wings, and even ovipositors—insects taste with a host of body parts that far outpaces mere tongues. A new review in Annals of the Entomological Society of America tallies tasting techniques in insects and finds a line of research ripe for deeper exploration.

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