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A Simple Behavioral Assay for Testing Visual Function in Xenopus laevis

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June 12th, 2014

June 12th, 2014

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Title

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Pre-behavior Setup: Tadpoles

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Pre-behavior Setup: Equipment

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Behavior Assay

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Retinal Axotomy

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Results: Xenopus laevis Response to Visual Stimuli

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Conclusion

Xenopus laevis tadpoles prefer swimming on the white side of a black/white tank. This behavior is guided by their vision. Based on this behavior, we present a simple assay to test the visual function of tadpoles.

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