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Dawes, John A. – School Science Review, 1975
Describes three experiments which investigated the behavior of "Colisa fasciata" males in full breeding condition subjected to competition for nest sites and a single female. Concludes that for these fish territorial dominance is established in a relatively short time, the period varying with the intensity of competition. (MLH)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biological Sciences, Biology, Fishes
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Williams, R. J.; Ladd, G. F. – School Science Review, 1973
Describes animal behavior experiments that can be easily performed by secondary school students. The experiments illustrate territorial behavior, social order, and exploratory behavior in Mongolian gerbils. (JR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Biology, Laboratory Experiments
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Openshaw, Peter – School Science Review, 1988
Presented are five ideas for A-level biology experiments using a laboratory computer interface. Topics investigated include photosynthesis, yeast growth, animal movements, pulse rates, and oxygen consumption and production by organisms. Includes instructions specific to the BBC computer system. (CW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biological Sciences, College Science, Computer Software