Investigation 12: Fruit Fly Behavior

SKU: AP12-291
$65.00

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:


The objective of this experiment is to introduce students to the concept of distribution of organisms in a resource gradient and to learn the difference between kinesis and taxis.

**Drosophila must be sourced separately.**

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Group Size:

For 10 lab groups


Time Required:

Requires 1.5-2 hours


Kit Includes:

transfer pipets, cotton balls, Edvotek® Instant Drosophila Growth Media, Drosophila vials, vial plugs


All You Need:

Wild-type Drosophila, plastic water bottles (2 per group and extra caps), any combination of household condiments, fruits, and lab chemicals, lab notebook, dissecting microscopes, color pens (for graphing), transparent colored film (for wrapping chamber), clear tape, goggles, funnel, timer, water


Storage:

Room Temperature

Group Size:

For 10 lab groups


Time Required:

Requires 1.5-2 hours


Kit Includes:

transfer pipets, cotton balls, Edvotek® Instant Drosophila Growth Media, Drosophila vials, vial plugs


All You Need:

Wild-type Drosophila, plastic water bottles (2 per group and extra caps), any combination of household condiments, fruits, and lab chemicals, lab notebook, dissecting microscopes, color pens (for graphing), transparent colored film (for wrapping chamber), clear tape, goggles, funnel, timer, water


Storage:

Room Temperature