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Neural control of circadian rhythms and social behavior: involvement of circadian clock and aminergic neurons
Brain control of daily rhythms and social behavior involving the body clock and nerve cells that use certain chemicals
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Abstract
The circadian clock system in social bees influences various time-related behaviors.
- Clock neurons and aminergic neurons play a role in controlling time-related behaviors in social insects.
- Social bees utilize a sun compass that relies on circadian changes in sky polarization patterns and solar azimuth for navigation.
- Mating flights in bees are synchronized based on the time of day to facilitate sexual activity between males and gynes.
- Time-place learning in bees involves associating the timing of food availability with specific locations, relying on an internal clock.
- Neural circuits linked to these behaviors may interact with clock and aminergic neurons in specific brain regions.
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