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ERIC Number: EJ649490
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-7685
Off to the (Earthworm) Races: A Quick and Flexible Lab Experiment for Introductory Zoology Courses.
Switzer, Paul V.; Fritz, Ann H.
American Biology Teacher, v63 n8 p592-94 Oct 2001
Presents a hands-on, investigative lab activity for use in an introductory zoology course. Tests the behavioral hypothesis that substrate texture affects earthworm locomotor ability. Provides background information on earthworm locomotion followed by details of the lab exercise. (NB)
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Biology, Hands on Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Animals, Motion, Science Activities
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Identifiers: Earthworms