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dorsal light response
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dorsal light response

animal behavior
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  • Night moths flying toward the glow of a vintage lamp against a dark background
    Why Are Bugs Attracted to Light?
    / Confusion, not attraction

    …natural or artificial—is called the dorsal light response. Under natural conditions, with light from the sky, this behavior helps certain animals, such as fish and insects, sense which way is up and maintain stability and balance during movement. Flying insects, in particular, are likely too small to rely on gravity…

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    …natural or artificial—is called the dorsal light response. Under natural conditions, with light from the sky, this behavior helps certain animals, such as fish and insects, sense which way is up and maintain stability and balance during movement. Flying insects, in particular, are likely too small to rely on gravity…

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