Primary Assay — Field Cricket
Phonotaxis (Female)
Gryllus bimaculatus
Female approach behavior toward male calling song, quantified via trackball or arena tracking. Phonotaxis directional accuracy and response latency reveal auditory processing and mate preference.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Gryllus bimaculatus.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Phonotaxis score | straightness | Path toward speaker |
| Approach latency | s | Response time |
| Turn angle toward stimulus | degrees | Directional accuracy |
References
Citations for Phonotaxis (Female)
- Sarmiento-Ponce EJ, et al. (2018). Substrate texture affects female cricket walking response to male calling song. R Soc Open Sci, 5(3), 172334. PMID: 29657819
- Wyszkowska J, et al. (2023). Electromagnetic field exposure affects calling song, phonotaxis, and biogenic amines in crickets. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int, 30(36), 85975-85989. PMID: 37507567
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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