OVERVIEW

In this laboratory, you will observe the behavior of an insect and design an experiment to investigate its responses to environmental variables. You also will observe and investigate mating behavior.

OBJECTIVES

Section A: Before doing this laboratory you should understand:

• the concept of distribution of organisms in a resource gradient
• the difference between a kinesis and a taxis

Section B: In this experiment you will:

• use a CO2 gas sensor to measure concentrations of carbon dioxide.
• determine the rate of respiration by crickets at different temperatures
• determine the effect of temperature on metabolism of crickets.

LAB GUIDE

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