Collective motion as a distinct behavioral state of the individual.

ABSTRACT: The collective motion of swarms depends on adaptations at the individual level. We explored these and their effects on swarm formation and maintenance in locusts. The walking kinematics of individual insects were monitored under laboratory settings, before, as well as during collective motion in a group, and again after separation from the group. It was found that taking part in collective motion induced in the individual unique behavioral kinematics, suggesting the existence of a distinct behavioral mode that we term a "collective-motion-state." This state, characterized by behavioral adaptation to the social context, is long lasting, not induced by crowding per se, but only by experiencing collective motion. Utilizing computational models, we show that this adaptability increases the rob

SUBMITTER: Knebel D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8024921 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature