A three-dimensional atlas of the honeybee neck.
Three-dimensional digital atlases are rapidly becoming indispensible in modern biology. We used serial sectioning combined with manual registration and segmentation of images to develop a comprehensive and detailed three-dimensional atlas of the honeybee head-neck system. This interactive atlas includes skeletal structures of the head and prothorax, the neck musculature, and the nervous system. The scope and resolution of the model exceeds atlases previously developed on similar sized animals, and the interactive nature of the model provides a far more accessible means of interpreting and comprehending insect anatomy and neuroanatomy.
ARC Centre of Excellence in Vision Science, Division of Biomedical Science and Biochemistry, School of Biology, Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Richard P
RP
Berry
Michael R
MR
Ibbotson
D000818:Animals; D001516:Bees / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005121:Extremities / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005260:Female; D006257:Head / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D009068:Movement; D009333:Neck / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009420:Nervous System / Q000033:anatomy & histology