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#198 – Meghan Barrett on upending everything you thought you knew about bugs in 3 hours

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Insect Nociception and Pain Perception

This chapter explores the presence and functionality of nociceptors in insects, discussing their implications for pain perception. It highlights recent research on various insect species, such as mantids and cockroaches, and examines the complexities of insect responses to noxious stimuli. The conversation emphasizes the need for a detailed understanding of neurobiology and sensory integration to assess the experiences of pain in insects compared to humans.

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