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Substrate Selection by Ghost Shrimp
- Level: Lubbock High School
- Topic: Animal Behavior
Description:
The purpose of this experiment is to determine if ghost shrimp show a preference for a particular substrate surface under artificial conditions. Ghost shrimp are geographically widespread. They are an important source of food for many fish, mammals, and birds. Ghost shrimp are omnivorous, seldom predaceous. Their preferred food is aquatic vegetation. Ecologically, they are considered scavengers. Therefore, they contribute to an efficient flow of energy within aquatic habitats. Economically, they have become a favorite source of live food for aquarium fish and are sold in pet stores and are harvested for bait for sport fishing.
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Research Host:
Thomas A. Pressley Ph.D.
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- Middle-High School
Lubbock, TX
- 2000 Frontiers in Physiology
- Summer Research Teacher
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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
, TX
- 2000 Frontiers in Physiology
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student-centered learning activities
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| An inquiry level of 4 or 5 | 4 |
| An integrated Internet component | No |
| Assessments for content knowledge | Yes |
Assessments for process skills | Yes |
| Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans
and/or animal use | Yes |
| Use of multiple learning
styles and opportunities for all students | Yes |
| Proper safety precautions and
warnings | Yes |
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