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Using Enclosed Y-Mazes to Assess Chemosensory Behavior in Reptiles
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Using Enclosed Y-Mazes to Assess Chemosensory Behavior in Reptiles

Using Enclosed Y-Mazes to Assess Chemosensory Behavior in Reptiles

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April 07, 2021

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10.3791/61858-v

DOI:
10.3791/61858-v

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1Department of Biology,James Madison University, 2U.S. Geological Survey,Fort Collins Science Center, 3U.S. Department of Agriculture,National Wildlife Research Center, 4U.S. Geological Survey,Fort Collins Science Center

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Y-mazes enable researchers to determine the relevance of specific stimuli that drive animal behavior, especially isolated chemical cues from a variety of sources. Careful design and planning can yield robust data (e.g., discrimination, degree of exploration, numerous behaviors). This experimental apparatus can provide powerful insight into behavioral and ecological questions.

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Parker, M. R., Currylow, A. F., Tillman, E. A., Robinson, C. J., Josimovich, J. M., Bukovich, I. M. G., Nazarian, L. A., Nafus, M. G., Kluever, B. M., Adams, A. A. Y. Using Enclosed Y-Mazes to Assess Chemosensory Behavior in Reptiles. J. Vis. Exp. (170), e61858, doi:10.3791/61858 (2021).

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