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Using Enclosed Y-Mazes to Assess Chemosensory Behavior in Reptiles

Article DOI: 10.3791/61858-v • 06:15 min • April 7th, 2021
April 7th, 2021 •
*1, *2, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1, 4, 3, 4
1Department of Biology, James Madison University, 2U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center, 3U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Wildlife Research Center, 4U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center
* These authors contributed equally

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Y-mazes enable researchers to determine the relevance of specific stimuli that drive animal behavior, especially isolated chemical cues from a variety of sources. Careful design and planning can yield robust data (e.g., discrimination, degree of exploration, numerous behaviors). This experimental apparatus can provide powerful insight into behavioral and ecological questions.

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