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Three-chamber salamander choice experiment (Ambystomatidae)

Subcategory: behavioral choice
Standard reference: Dr. Lee M. Demi (Personal Communication 2024)
Papers: 2 | Mentions: 2

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Description

Controlled behavioral experiments using salamanders in tanks with traps at either end to test preferences for different light stimuli and biofluorescent vs. non-biofluorescent mates. Salamanders placed in center and given choice between two options.

Typical Equipment

  • long shallow tanks (40 x 20 x 6.12 inches)
  • traps
  • light barrier
  • conical funnels
  • timer

Output Measurements

  • trap choice
  • time to decision
  • salamander sex

Papers Using This Protocol (2)

student_paper

Biofluorescence as a Mechanism of Sexual Selection in Ambystoma mavortium nebulosum

2024introducing
student_paper

Bio-fluorescence in Cannibalism Interactions in MCNP Ambystoma mavortium nebulosum Population

2024using