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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

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