title: An automated system for detection and analysis of locomotor behavior in crustaceans.
abstract: An efficient and simple system is presented for the analysis of crustacean locomotor behavior. The system is composed by six dual-compartment actographic chambers with photocoupling circuits for movement detection, and a device for acquisition and analysis of data. Such device is made by a digital interface which feeds into a microcomputer with disc unit and printer. Information is processed in real time during the experiment, with a simultaneous printout and storage in a floppy disc.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Fernández de Miguel
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Zamora
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Aréchiga
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003445:Crustacea / Q000502:physiology*; D005010:Ethology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007259:Infrared Rays; D008838:Microcomputers; D009043:Motor Activity; D010783:Photometry / Q000295:instrumentation; D014173:Transistors, Electronic