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Vertical T-maze Choice Assay for Arthropod Response to Odorants
 
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Vertical T-maze Choice Assay for Arthropod Response to Odorants

Article DOI: 10.3791/50229-v 06:13 min February 14th, 2013
February 14th, 2013

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A vertical, T-maze olfactometer is described for assaying the behavioral response of arthropods. The olfactometer allows the experimenter to measure choices performed by test subjects when subjected to two potential odor fields. Both attraction to and repulsion from odorants can be measured with this device.

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Keywords: Vertical T-maze Choice Assay Arthropod Odorant Pest Agricultural Urban Vector Behavior Attraction Repulsion Olfactometer Phototaxis Geotaxis Teflon Attractant Repellent
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