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Document Type
Research
Abstract
A study of reaction speed, at different temperatures, of fresh-water snails (Helisoma trivolvis) is reported. Organic response to mechanical stimuli shows a definite relationship of reaction speed to the environmental temperature. There is an increase in rate of reaction from 40°F to 98°F; and a subsequent leveling off trend from 98°F to 110°F. Snail size has no appreciable effect upon reaction speed. Learning by experience is suggested.
Publication Date
1963
Journal Title
Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science
Volume
70
Issue
1
First Page
492
Last Page
498
Copyright
©1963 Iowa Academy of Science, Inc.
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Gauer, Paul K.
(1963)
"The Effect of Temperature Change on the Reaction Time of Helisoma trivolvis (Say),"
Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science, 70(1), 492-498.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/pias/vol70/iss1/79