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Foraging Path-length Protocol for Drosophila melanogaster Larvae

Foraging Path-length Protocol for Drosophila melanogaster Larvae

DOI:
10.3791/53980-v

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07:26 min

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April 23, 2016

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1Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology,University of Toronto, 2Department of Cell and Systems Biology,University of Toronto, 3Child and Brain Development Program,Canadian Institute for Advanced Research

Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 00:56Test Plate and Holding Bottle Preparation
  • 01:58Parental Population Setup
  • 02:42First Instar Larval Collection
  • 04:03Larval Path-length Test
  • 06:03Results: Path Lengths of Rover and Sitter Flies
  • 06:34Conclusion

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We provide a detailed protocol for a Drosophila melanogaster foraging path-length assay. We discuss the preparation and handling of test animals, how to perform the assay and analyze the data.

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Drosophila MelanogasterLarval BehaviorLocomotory ComponentBehavior GeneticsPath-length ProtocolForagingGrape Juice MediumFly FoodPlexiglas PlatesFirst Instar Larvae

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