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2024-08-03 10:09:00 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 6129EFA245E006F9A663712CBB008467255F48855D4301C02815DC4C3F1C6ACE
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There is no scientific evidence for this statement The video likely shows flies manipulating their heads after decapitation (e.g., following CO2 anesthesia). Flies maintain automatic movements and functions after decapitation through the ventral nervous system for some time https://academic.oup.com/jme/article/54/6/1712/3966727?login=false
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