Modulation of wind sensitivity in thoracic interneurons during cricket escape behavior (original) (raw)

This study investigates the modulation of wind sensitivity in thoracic interneurons during the escape behavior of crickets, specifically Gryllus birnaculatus. By recording intracellular activity from identified wind-sensitive interneurons during wind-evoked responses, findings reveal that the responsiveness of these neurons is dynamically regulated in accordance with the walking modes of the crickets, enhancing escape efficiency. This suggests a neural adaptation mechanism aimed at preventing habituation during self-generated stimuli, with implications for understanding the neural control of locomotor behaviors in insects.