title: Running Wheel for Earthworms.
abstract: We describe the construction and use of a running wheel responsive to the movement of the earthworm. The wheel employs readily available, inexpensive components and is easily constructed. Movement of the wheel can be monitored visually or via standard behavioral laboratory computer interfaces. Examples of data are presented, and possibilities for use in the teaching classroom are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychological Science & Neuroscience Program, Albion College, Albion, MI, 49224.
authors.forename: W Jeffrey
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychological Science & Neuroscience Program, Albion College, Albion, MI, 49224.
authors.forename: Brandon A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Johnson
keywords: classroom; earthworm; invertebrate; locomotion; running wheel