A Looming Spatial Localization Neural Network Inspired by MLG1 Neurons in the Crab Neohelice.

ABSTRACT: Similar to most visual animals, the crab Neohelice granulata relies predominantly on visual information to escape from predators, to track prey and for selecting mates. It, therefore, needs specialized neurons to process visual information and determine the spatial location of looming objects. In the crab Neohelice granulata, the Monostratified Lobula Giant type1 (MLG1) neurons have been found to manifest looming sensitivity with finely tuned capabilities of encoding spatial location information. MLG1s neuronal ensemble can not only perceive the location of a looming stimulus, but are also thought to be able to influence the direction of movement continuously, for example, escaping from a threatening, looming target in relation to its position. Such specific characteristics m

SUBMITTER: Luan H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8814358 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature