An Investigation of the Behavior of the Pea Aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum

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Author:

Joan Sharp, Maydianne Andrade

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Simon Fraser University|University of Toronto

Collection:

Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE)

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

The pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum, is a versatile laboratory organism. This experiment investigates the response of pea aphids to an alarm pheromone normally produced in response to predator attack. The responses of aphids feeding on good quality and on poor quality long bean plants will be compared and discussed in terms of the costs and benefits of antipredator behaviors. The life cycle of the pea aphid is demonstrated and information about obtaining, rearing, and working with pea aphids is provided.

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Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

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