| Genetic component in learning ability in bees. | |
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PMID: 1191157 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Twenty-five bees, five from each of five hives, were trained to collect food at a table. When the bee reached the table, time was recorded for 12 visits. Then a blue and yellow pan was substituted for the original metal pan, and time and correct responses were recorded for 30 trips (discrimination phase). Finally, food was taken from the pan and extinction was recorded as incorrect responses for 20 visits. Variance analysis was carried out, and genetic variance was undetected for discrimination, but was detected for extinction. It is concluded that learning is very important for bees, so that any impairment in such ability affects colony survival. |
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Authors:
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W E Kerr; F A Moura Duarte; R S Oliveira |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Behavior genetics Volume: 5 ISSN: 0001-8244 ISO Abbreviation: Behav. Genet. Publication Date: 1975 Oct |
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Created Date: 1976-01-16 Completed Date: 1976-01-16 Revised Date: 2003-11-14 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0251711 Medline TA: Behav Genet Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 331-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Animals Bees / physiology* Behavior, Animal Discrimination Learning / physiology Genes* Genetics, Behavioral Learning / physiology* Phenotype Problem Solving / physiology |
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