Primary Assay — Field Cricket
Circadian Activity Rhythm
Gryllus bimaculatus
Infrared beam-break monitoring of locomotor activity across the circadian cycle. Free-running period, rhythm amplitude, and phase of entrainment reveal clock function.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Gryllus bimaculatus.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Free-running period (τ) | hours | Endogenous rhythm |
| Rhythm amplitude | relative | Strength of activity cycle |
| Phase of entrainment | hours | Activity onset under LD |
References
Citations for Circadian Activity Rhythm
- Levy K, et al. (2024). Crickets in the spotlight: exploring the impact of light on circadian behavior. J Comp Physiol A, 210(2), 325-336. PMID: 38252321
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Field Cricket Research
Sound-Proofed Arena
Acoustic isolation for song recording
Phonotaxis Trackball System
Female approach quantification
Aggression Arena with Divider
Male-male fight staging
Infrared Activity Monitor
Circadian locomotion tracking
Acoustic Recording System
Multi-channel song capture
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