Hilgardia
Hilgardia
Hilgardia
University of California
Hilgardia

Excised honeybee abdomens and the biosonic analyzer system aid pharmacological and toxicological investigation

Author

Roy J. Pence

Author Affiliations

Roy J. Pence is Specialist, Department of Agricultural Sciences (Entomology), University of California, Los Angeles.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 23(12):6-8. DOI:10.3733/ca.v023n12p6. December 1969.

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Abstract

Dorsal and ventral views (right photos) of excised honeybee abdomens showing setae-covered plates which move over sandpaper surface of bioanalyzer receptacle. Sketch below shows segments of abdomen and diagram to right shows operation of the biosonic analyzer: (1) receptacle cone of fine grade sandpaper with (2) abdomen in place, sending vibrations to (3) piezo-electric element, producing electrical signal to (4) amplifier from which it is transcribed by (5) servo-chart recorder—or can be heard in (5a) earphones. Lower photo shows author checking the recorder chart of the biosonic analyzer while also listening for changes in frequency of vibration through earphones.

Pence R. 1969. Excised honeybee abdomens and the biosonic analyzer system aid pharmacological and toxicological investigation. Hilgardia 23(12):6-8. DOI:10.3733/ca.v023n12p6
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