Additional Assay — Drosophila
Phototaxis
Drosophila melanogaster
Behavioral test for Drosophila melanogaster — Phototaxis index (PI), response to different wavelengths, choice latency
Quantitative Output
Key Parameters
Phototaxis index (PI), response to different wavelengths, choice latency
References
Citations for Phototaxis
- Benzer S. (1967). Behavioral mutants of Drosophila isolated by countercurrent distribution. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 58(3), 1112-1119. PMID: 16578662
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Drosophila Research
Drosophila Activity Monitor (DAM)
Circadian activity and sleep
Climbing Assay Vials (RING)
Negative geotaxis
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Courtship Chambers
Mating behavior
Aggression Arenas
Fighting behavior
Fly Flight Tester
Flight ability screening
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