Methods in Insect Sensory Neuroscience

Informationen zum Autor Thomas A. Christensen Klappentext Written by recognized experts in sensory biology! Methods in Insect Sensory Neuroscience synthesizes the latest information and reviews the most current methods for studying the specialized sensory systems of insects. Bridging the gap between experimentalists and theorists! the book covers a wide range of techniques! including anatomical pathway tracing! electrophysiological recording! genetic and pharmacological manipulations! computational modeling! and behavioral observations. Each chapter discusses the most challenging questions facing sensory neuroscience today and provides a unique synopsis of the developments that are driving the field forward. Zusammenfassung Insects are among the most diverse and adaptable organisms on Earth. This book showcases the tremendous variety of methods that are available to study the sensory capabilities of insects. It covers the spectrum of sensory modalities in insects, from vision and audition, to chemoreception and multimodal processing. Inhaltsverzeichnis Overview. Mechanoreception & Proprioception. Audition. Vision. Taste. Olfaction.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas A. Christensen, Thomas A. (University of Arizona Christensen
• Assisted by: Thomas A. Christensen (Editor), Thomas A. (University of Arizona Christensen (Editor), Christensen Thomas A. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.12.2004
• EAN: 9780849320248
• ISBN: 978-0-8493-2024-8
• No. of pages: 470
• Series: Frontiers in Neuroscience; Frontiers in Neuroscience
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General, PSYCHOLOGY / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Insects (entomology), Neurosciences, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Agriculture & Related Industries, Agribusiness and primary industries, Zoology: invertebrates