Little Fish, Big Questions: A Collection of Modern Techniques for Mexican Tetra Research

J Vis Exp. 2020 Feb 24:(156):10.3791/60592. doi: 10.3791/60592.

Abstract

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Worsham, M. et al. Behavioral Tracking and Neuromast Imaging of Mexican Cavefish. Journal of Visualized Experiments. (147) (2019).

Jaggard, J.B., Lloyd, E., Lopatto, A., Duboue, E.R., Keene, A.C. Automated Measurements of Sleep and Locomotor Activity in Mexican Cavefish. Journal of Visualized Experiments. (145) (2019).

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Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Introductory Journal Article
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Animal Husbandry*
  • Animals
  • Characidae / physiology*
  • Genetic Techniques*