Y experiment maze 40172

for animal researchfor micefor rats

A simple Y-shape design provides rodents with a single choice point with only two alternatives. Widely used to measure preference and spatial memory and learning tasks in laboratory animals. High quality maze with rat and mouse versions. Provides optimal results with video tracking software (high contrast, non reflective). Surface texture selected for rodent comfort. Easy to set up, easy to clean. Background Animals learn to alternate between arms based on their memory of the previously visited arms or choose an arm based on the reward presented. Durable, optimized for video tracking and rodent comfort High quality, easy to assemble. All materials are selected to be sturdy for reliability and durability. Engineered by Ugo Basile to optimize video tracking success through our use of high contrast, non-reflective surfaces: Selection of high-contrast colors for optimal motion tracking: grey, white, black, (Ugo Basile) light-blue or custom. Use of non-reflective, anti-glare surface. Reflections and glare are a common source of error in video tracking. We avoid this! Perspex walls fit solidly in the slotted metal base, but can be easily and quickly detached for easy cleaning and storage. An optional movable door is available, to close one arm when needed. Two sizes are available, for either mice or rats. The mouse Y-Maze has arms that are 35cm long, 5cm wide and 15cm tall. The rat model has arms that are 50cm long, with a 10cm width and a 20cm height. Different wall heights are available on request.