Primary Assay — Axolotl
Shelter Seeking
Ambystoma mexicanum
Shelter-seeking behavior reflects anxiety-like states in axolotls. Shelter occupancy time, latency to seek cover, and shelter preference provide measures of stress responsivity and behavioral recovery post-injury.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Ambystoma mexicanum.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shelter occupancy time | % | Time under cover |
| Latency to seek shelter | s | Stress-induced hiding |
| Shelter choice preference | ratio | Dark vs light shelter |
References
Citations for Shelter Seeking
- Voss SR, et al. (2015). Gene expression during the first 28 days of axolotl limb regeneration. Regeneration, 2(3), 120-136. PMID: 27499872
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Axolotl Research
Feeding Strike Chamber
High-speed prey capture recording
Walking/Swimming Arena
Dual-mode locomotion tracking
Shelter Choice Apparatus
Preference and anxiety testing
Regeneration Monitoring System
Long-term behavioral recovery
Infrared Camera System
Activity tracking
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Regeneration-Coupled Behavioral Recovery
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Our team will configure the protocol, camera rig, and analysis pipeline for your axolotl facility.
