Essays about: "locomotion"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 93 essays containing the word locomotion.
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21. Visualizing neuronal cell sub-populations using novel transgenic zebrafish lines.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologiAbstract : Zebrafish is a frequently used model organism with an array of transgenic lines that have been used indevelopmental and physiological studies. We aim to generate novel transgenic zebrafish reporter lines to study subpopulations of spinal neurons in vivo. READ MORE
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22. Statistical Analysis and Modeling of the Behavioral Response to Humidity and Olfactory Cues by the Vinegar Fly Drosophila melanogaster
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknikAbstract : Animals are impacted by the humidity of their surrounding environment, it affects their ability of thermoregulation, water retention and their overall well-being. For small insects the effects of the surrounding humidity is even more important as they have a limited water storage which depletes faster in a drier environment. READ MORE
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23. I like to move (it) - Use of outdoor space in a mixed exhibit of ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) and red ruffed lemurs (Varecia rubra) at Furuvik Zoo
University essay from Linköpings universitet/BiologiAbstract : By studying how captive animals use outdoor space, we can determine which areas fulfill their biological and behavioral needs to improve enclosure design for animal welfare and visitor experience. The aim of the study was to determine the differential use of outdoor space in a mixed exhibit of captive ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) and red ruffed lemurs (Varecia rubra), and to assess both the effect of adding environmental enrichment and possible visitor and meteorological effects on the lemurs’ use of space and behavior. READ MORE
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24. Pilotstudie: Duration av belastningsoch svävningsfas i trav på volt jämfört med rakt spår med respektive utan ryttare samt med hästen i olika huvudpositioner
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and BiochemistryAbstract : Lameness is a common health issue for sports horses. The horse is an athlete that often suffers from injuries in the locomotor apparatus. Such injuries are not only expensive but also have a negative effect on the welfare of the horses. The trot is a two-beat gait where the diagonal limbs move in unison. READ MORE
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25. Creating a self-driving terrain vehicle in a simulated environment
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysikAbstract : Outside of the city environment, there are many unstructured and rough environments that are challenging in vehicle navigation tasks. In these environments, vehicle vibrations caused by rough terrain can be harmful for humans. In addition, a human operator can not work around the clock. READ MORE
