Interpreting animal wall-following behavior |
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| Authors: | R. P. Creed Jr J. R. Miller |
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| Affiliation: | (1) W. K. Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University, 3700 East Gull Lake Drive, 49060 Hickory Corners, (Michigan), (USA);(2) Department of Zoology, Michigan State University, 3700 East Gull Lake Drive, 49060 Hickory Corners, (Michigan), (USA);(3) Department of Entomology, Michigan State University, 48824 East Lansing, (Michigan), (USA);(4) Pesticide Research Center, Michigan State University, 48824 East Lansing, (Michigan), (USA) |
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Summary Using computer simulations and behavioral experiments with the American cockroach, we found that active vs passive (barrier-directed) wall-following can be readily distinguished and quantified by incorporating a range of convex curves into test arenas. Although previously considered strongly thigmotactic, more than 50% of running American cockroaches depart convex curves with diameters, less than 1 m. A new framework for evaluating wall-following behaviors is presented. |
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| Keywords: | Thigmotaxis wall-following cockroaches orientation |
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