Snail Olfactory Receptor Responses to Food and Danger Cues

Electrophysiological recordings and next-generation sequencing data reveal how invasive Asian tramp snails detect food and danger. The dataset includes identified chemoreceptor families and expression levels from long tentacles, published by JUNWEI ZHU in 2026. It provides evidence for plant-derived repellents triggering strong avoidance behavior.

Use Cases

• Identify promising repellent compounds by analyzing tentacle electrophysiological responses to plant-derived deterrents.
• Study chemoreceptor family evolution by comparing sequences of ionotropic glutamate receptors, G-protein-coupled receptors, and wasabi receptors across snail species.
• Correlate gene expression levels from the Identified_Receptors_With_Expression_levels.xlsx file with specific behavioral responses to environmental cues.
• Validate repellent efficacy for sustainable management by modeling avoidance behavior triggered by specific chemical cues.

Strengths

• First electrophysiological recordings of snail tentacle responses to attractants and deterrents.
• Identifies three previously uncharacterized chemoreceptor families via next-generation sequencing.
• Data supports specific, eco-friendly management strategies with evidence of strong avoidance to plant-derived repellents.

Limitations

• Small dataset at 5.4 MB, limiting extensive statistical or machine learning analysis.
• Geographic and species focus is narrow, primarily on the Asian tramp snail (Bradybaena similaris).
• Sample size and row count for expression data are unknown, potentially limiting generalizability.

Provenance

Source

JUNWEI ZHU via figshare.

Collection Method

Electrophysiological recordings and next-generation sequencing of snail tentacles.

Time Range

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Geography

Focus on Asian tramp snail species.