Primary Assay — European Squid
Prey Strike Kinematics
Loligo vulgaris
Loligo captures prey by ballistic tentacle launch in ~30 ms. High-speed video quantifies launch latency, peak velocity, and accuracy of the tentacular strike.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Loligo vulgaris.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Strike latency | ms | Cue to tentacle launch |
| Peak tentacle velocity | m/s | Maximum launch speed |
| Strike accuracy | % | Successful prey contact |
| Approach distance | BL | Body-lengths to target before strike |
References
Citations for Prey Strike Kinematics
- Kier WM, van Leeuwen JL. (1997). A kinematic analysis of tentacle extension in the squid Loligo pealei. J Exp Biol, 200(Pt 1), 41-53. PMID: 9319085
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for European Squid Research
Large Seawater Holding Tank
Squid maintenance and behavior
High-Speed Video System (>500 fps)
Strike kinematics
Schooling Arena with Multi-Cam
Group dynamics
Chromatophore Imaging System
Body-patterning quantification
Predator-Cue Stimulus Setup
Antipredator response
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