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Techniques for Investigating the Anatomy of the Ant Visual System

Techniques for Investigating the Anatomy of the Ant Visual System

DOI:
10.3791/56339-v

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08:56 min

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November 27, 2017

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1Research School of Biology,Australian National University, 2Department of Biological Sciences,Macquarie University

Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 00:43Quantifying Facet Numbers and Diameters
  • 02:15Compound Eye Dissection
  • 03:37Setting and Sectioning
  • 06:35Results: Example Imagery
  • 07:49Conclusion

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This article outlines a suite of techniques in light and electron microscopy to study the internal and external eye anatomy of insects. These include several traditional techniques optimized for work on ant eyes, detailed troubleshooting, and suggestions for optimization for different specimens and regions of interest.

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Ant Visual SystemMicroscopy TechniquesCornea ReplicasVisual EcologyVisual ParametersOptical SensitivityVisual AcuityVisual FieldCompound EyeRetinaDissectionAnesthetizeHead Capsule

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