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标题：Collective motion as a distinct behavioral state of the individual
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作者：Daniel Knebel ; Ciona Sha-ked ; Noa Agmon 等
期刊名称：iScience
印刷版ISSN：2589-0042
出版年度：2021
卷号：24
期号：4
页码：1-23
DOI：10.1016/j.isci.2021.102299
语种：English
出版社：Elsevier
摘要：SummaryThe 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 robustness of the swarm. Overall, our findings suggest that collective motion is not only an emergent property of the group but also depends on a behavioral mode, rooted in endogenous mechanisms of the individual.Graphical abstractDisplay OmittedHighlights•Locusts were monitored before, during, and after experiencing collective motion•In each condition the locusts showed distinct walking kinematics•This indicates that the locusts adopt collective-motion-dependent behavioral states•Simulations show that these states may be advantageous for the swarm integrityZoology ; Entomology ; Ethology