In normal German cockroaches, glucose elicits activity in
sugar gustatory receptor neurons, which react when exposed to sugars like glucose and fructose — components of corn syrup, a common roach - bait ingredient.
Not exact matches
The two researchers first tested the bees»
gustatory response to
sugar using a standard procedure.
In previous studies, other
gustatory receptors have been found to allow insects to smell carbon dioxide and to taste
sugar and bitter chemicals like caffeine.