CognitionMay 1, 2017
Insects Recognize Faces Using Processing Mechanism Similar to That of Humans
Conventional wisdom holds that the ability to recognize faces requires a complex mammalian brain. But some insects are quite adept at this task
Stories by Elizabeth A. Tibbetts
Elizabeth A. Tibbetts is an associate professor at the University of Michigan. She studies how evolution shapes animal behavior and cognition.
Mind & BrainDecember 1, 2013
Insects Recognize Faces Using Processing Mechanism Similar to That of Humans
Conventional wisdom holds that the ability to recognize faces requires a complex mammalian brain. But some insects are surprisingly adept at this task