Larval antlions with more pronounced behavioural asymmetry show enhanced cognitive skills.

ABSTRACT: Brain lateralization is hypothesized to improve the efficiency of information processing. Here, we found that some Myrmeleon bore antlion larvae showed individual asymmetry in righting from a supine to normal position over one side of their body, which can be considered a reflection of greater brain lateralization. We demonstrated that these behaviourally asymmetrical individuals showed improved learning abilities, providing novel evidence that brain lateralization leads to beneficial effects on cognitive functions.

SUBMITTER: Miler K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5326509 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature