Effects of weak electromagnetic irradiation on various types of behavior in the mealworm Tenebrio molitor.
Neurosci Behav Physiol
; 40(8): 863-8, 2010 Oct.
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The effects of weak electromagnetic irradiation on simple forms of behavior were studied using adult Tenebrio molitor mealworms. The beetles' motor behavior was studied in conditions of different motivations, i.e., positive (food) and negative (avoidance of light), in otherwise identical experimental conditions. The beetles had to navigate a defined space to reach their target - potato or cover from light. Experiments consisted of one trial per day for five days. Target attainment time was measured in groups of beetles. Behavior in both cases developed as follows: an initial orientation reaction appeared and was followed by adaptation to the apparatus. Exposure to weak electromagnetic irradiation led to increases in the response time at the initial stages of the experiments. The effects of irradiation were seasonal in nature and differed in the two types of behavior.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tenebrio
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Conducta Animal
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Campos Electromagnéticos
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Neurosci Behav Physiol
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Rusia
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos