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Additional Assay — Mexican Cavefish

Light/Dark Preference

Astyanax mexicanus

Behavioral test for Astyanax mexicanus — Time in light vs dark zone

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Mexican Cavefish — Light/Dark Preference
Quantitative Output

Key Parameters

Time in light vs dark zone

References

Citations for Light/Dark Preference

  1. Stahl BA, et al. (2018). J Exp Biol, 221.
Compatible Equipment

Hardware for Mexican Cavefish Research

Aquatic Activity Tracker (24h)

Sleep/wake monitoring

Vibration Generator with Rod Probe

VAB assay

Schooling / Shoaling Arena

Social behavior quantification

Lateral-Line Stim System

Neuromast-based sensory testing

Multi-Tank Sleep Imaging Rig

Long-term rest assays

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Stress Cortisol Response
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