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Behavioural Pharmacology in Classical Conditioning of the Proboscis Extension Response in Honeybees (Apis mellifera)
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Chapters
- 00:00Title
- 00:55Introduction
- 01:29Bee Preparation
- 04:00Olfactory Conditioning
- 06:41Memory Retention
- 07:46Systemic Injections
- 08:41Pharmacological Manipulation of Olfactory Memory
- 10:05Conclusion
We demonstrate how to implement a behavioral pharmacology method in an appetitive olfactory conditioning paradigm in honeybees (Apis mellifera) by systemic application of drugs. This method allows investigation of the mechanisms underlying learning and memory formation in a simple and reliable way.
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Behavioural PharmacologyClassical ConditioningProboscis Extension ResponseHoneybees (Apis Mellifera)Communication SkillsOrientation SkillsLearning CapabilityForager BeesVariable Flower SitesProfitabilityNatural SettingsFeeding SiteOdorColorAppetitive Associative LearningLaboratory ConditionsNeuronal MechanismsMolecular MechanismsLearning And Memory FormationBehavioral Pharmacology ApproachSystemic InjectionBee Flight Muscle
