An automated system for detection and analysis of locomotor behavior in crustaceans

ABSTRACT

An efficient and simple system in presented for the analysis of crustacean locomotor behavior. The system is composed by six dual-compartment actographic chambers with photocoupling circuit for movement detection, and a device for acquisition and analysis of cata. Such device is made by a digital interface which feeds in to 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