nevroetologi
Nevroetologi, or neuroethology, is a branch of neuroscience that studies the neural basis of natural, species-typical behaviors. It seeks to understand how neural circuits transform sensory input into adaptive behavior in ecologically relevant contexts.
The field sits at the intersection of neurobiology, ethology, and behavioral science. Researchers examine sensorimotor integration,
Methods include electrophysiological recordings, imaging (calcium or voltage indicators), genetic manipulations in model organisms, and computational
Model systems span insects (foraging and navigation in bees or fruit flies), birds and mammals (vocalization
The history draws on ethology’s emphasis on behavior in natural settings and neuroscience’s techniques for recording
Challenges include bridging scales from neurons to behavior, accounting for context and learning, and conducting rigorous