Transverse orientation
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Transverse orientation
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Transverse orientation, keeping a fixed angle on a distant source of light for orientation, is a proprioceptive response displayed by some insects such as moths. By maintaining a constant angular relationship to a bright celestial light, such as the moon, they can fly in a straight line. Celestial objects are so far away that, even after travelling great distances, the change in angle between the moth and the light source is negligible; further, the moon will always be in the upper part of the v
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Keeping a fixed angle on a distant source of light for orientation
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transverse_orientation
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2023-12-05T08:37:20Z
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