Pattern of spatial distribution in Drosophila melanogaster.
The effect of temperature and sex on spatial distribution of Drosophila melanogaster adults was studied in a specially designed apparatus. It was observed that individuals tend to aggregate in sections of the sphere independently of sex and temperature. Nevertheless, decrease in temperature increase aggregation. The mobility of both males and females indicates a negative geotactic tendency.
D000818:Animals; D004331:Drosophila melanogaster / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006112:Gravitation; D008297:Male; D009043:Motor Activity; D009068:Movement; D012737:Sex Factors; D012726:Sexual Behavior, Animal; D012919:Social Behavior; D013037:Spatial Behavior; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors