Organism
Locust
TL;DR
Locusts demonstrate density-dependent behavioral transformation through chemical signaling.
Locusts demonstrate density-dependent behavioral transformation through chemical signaling. Crowding triggers pheromone release that induces synchronized movement and swarm formation. Individual locusts behave differently than swarming locusts - the chemical signals of crowding transform both behavior and physiology.
Notable Traits of Locust
- Density-dependent phase change
- Swarm formation pheromones