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Techniques for Investigating the Anatomy of the Ant Visual System

Techniques for Investigating the Anatomy of the Ant Visual System

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November 27, 2017

DOI:

10.3791/56339-v

DOI:
10.3791/56339-v

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08:56 min
November 27, 2017

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

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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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Ramirez-Esquivel, F., Ribi, W. A., Narendra, A. Techniques for Investigating the Anatomy of the Ant Visual System. J. Vis. Exp. (129), e56339, doi:10.3791/56339 (2017).

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