Primary Assay — Green Anole
Head Bob Patterns
Anolis carolinensis
Head-bob displays are stereotyped, species-specific movement patterns used for identification and communication. Bob frequency, amplitude, and pattern type encode species identity and individual quality.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Anolis carolinensis.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bob frequency | Hz | Species-specific pattern |
| Bob amplitude | mm | Vertical displacement |
| Pattern type (A/B/C) | categorical | Species identification signal |
| Bout duration | s | Display episode length |
References
Citations for Head Bob Patterns
- Wade J. (2012). Sculpting reproductive circuits: relationships among hormones, morphology and behavior in anole lizards. Gen Comp Endocrinol, 176(3), 456-460. PMID: 22178679
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Green Anole Research
Display Recording Arena
Dewlap and head bob capture
Thermal Gradient Chamber
Behavioral thermoregulation
Territory Arena with Mirror/Model
Aggression testing
High-Speed Camera
Display pattern analysis
Color Analysis System
Chromatic change quantification
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