Annu Rev Entomol December 2016 PMID 26473314

Neurobiology of Monarch Butterfly Migration.

Steven M Reppert, Patrick A Guerra, Christine Merlin

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The overall discourse shows strong interest and engagement, with references to the monarchs' navigation methods and genetic studies, conveyed through enthusiastic phrases like 'tiny animals with big migrations' and 'neurobiology of monarch butterfly migration,' indicating a recognition of the research's significance and potential to deepen scientific understanding.

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Most discussions recognize the significance of the research, with some explicitly referencing the neurobiological mechanisms involved in migration, indicating general agreement.

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The mention of the research as 'transformative' and the focus on advancing understanding of animal navigation suggest a moderate impact, though some discussions remain introductory.

Abstract in brief

  • The migration of eastern North American monarch butterflies is primarily guided by a time-compensated sun compass, which utilizes daylight cues like the sun and polarized light processed through their eyes and brain circuitry.
  • Their internal circadian clocks, especially those in the antennae, help with time compensation, allowing them to navigate accurately during migration.
  • Recent studies show that monarchs can also orient using a magnetic compass based on light, and their genome sequencing along with gene-editing techniques has made them a key model for studying the neural, molecular, and genetic bases of long-distance animal migration.

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SciShow
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Charles Ikenna
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ekokepe
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William Wallace
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RT @SciShow: These little fliers may be small, but pound for pound, they go farther than just about anyone else. https://t.co/ocdPUJ0eKk h…

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Tiny Animals with Remarkable Migration Capabilities

These small creatures undertake extensive migrations guided by sun and magnetic cues, with internal clocks aiding accurate navigation. Recent research highlights their neural and genetic adaptations that enable such…

SciShow · Nov 29, 2020 172,635 views
International Society for Neuroethology
@neuroethology.org · Bluesky

Migration: https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/10.1146/annurev-ento-010814-020855?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed

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Charles Ikenna
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5 Tiny Animals With BIG Migrations https://t.co/aruZHP2opF via @YouTube

Nov 30, 2020 · 3,228 followers View post →
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5 Tiny Animals With BIG Migrations https://t.co/lzzCXO6Owf via @YouTube

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5 Tiny Animals With BIG Migrations https://t.co/n1PtdsVSx4

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Zach Strange
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William Wallace
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RT @SciShow: These little fliers may be small, but pound for pound, they go farther than just about anyone else. https://t.co/ocdPUJ0eKk h…

Nov 29, 2020 · 3 shares · 272 followers View post →
Johannes Lüke
@JohannesSLueke · X

New video by SciShow: 5 Tiny Animals With BIG Migrations https://t.co/NT5lQjf2Dw

Nov 29, 2020 · 83 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

These little fliers may be small, but pound for pound, they go farther than just about anyone else. https://t.co/ocdPUJ0eKk https://t.co/maxK0xg4KZ

Nov 29, 2020 · 33 likes · 3 shares · 115,776 followers View post →
Science Communication Lab
@scicommlab.bsky.social · Bluesky

Steven Reppert @UMassMedical on the neurobiology of Monarch butterfly migration http://ow.ly/wKBI305RPHu #SfN16 #neuroscience

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Science Communication Lab
@scicommlab.bsky.social · Bluesky

New on iBiology: Neurobiology of Monarch Butterfly Migration by Stephen Reppert http://www.ibiology.org/ibioseminars/steven-m-reppert-part-1.html

Jan 20, 2015 View post →