Quantification of locomotion and the effect of food deprivation on locomotor activity in Drosophila

被引:35
作者
Knoppien, P [1 ]
van der Pers, JNC [1 ]
van Delden, W [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Groningen, Dept Genet, NL-9750 AA Haren, Netherlands
关键词
Drosophila melanogaster; locomotor activity; new method; quantification; food deprivation;
D O I
10.1023/A:1007759424777
中图分类号
Q96 [昆虫学];
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摘要
A new method to quantify locomotor behavior in Drosophila is presented, and compared with previous methods. It is based upon a radar wave, reflected by moving flies. A problem associated with the new apparatus is that its output is dependent on fly size. However, for the case the weight of the experimental flies has been determined, a correction is proposed. The method has been used by studying the effects of starvation upon are much more active than well fed flies. The importance of this effect under several conditions is discussed.
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