Primary Assay — American Cockroach
Wind-Evoked Escape
Periplaneta americana
Cerci-evoked giant-interneuron escape produces an ultra-fast turning response away from puff direction. Latency, turn angle, and accuracy are the canonical readouts.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Periplaneta americana.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Response latency | ms | Puff to first leg movement |
| Turn angle | deg | Heading change away from wind |
| Run distance | cm | Distance traveled in escape |
| Accuracy index | % | Correct turn direction |
References
Citations for Wind-Evoked Escape
- Camhi JM, et al. (1978). PMID: not indexed (J Comp Physiol)
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for American Cockroach Research
Wind-Puff Escape Arena
Giant-interneuron behavior
Walking Treadmill / Spherical Trackball
Tripod-gait analysis
Circadian Activity Monitor (DD/LD)
Locomotor rhythms
Heated Place-Learning Arena
Spatial cognition
Plume-Tracking Wind Tunnel
Olfactory navigation
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