Double-deck semi-closed automatic "ten"-shaped maze for domestic pigeons

Abstract

The invention discloses a double-layer semi-closed automatic cross-shaped labyrinth for pigeons. The double-layer semi-closed automatic cross-shaped labyrinth comprises a cross-shaped channel of a top-open structure. One end of a longitudinal channel is communicated with an experimental waiting area of a top-open structure. Isolation rooms are arranged at the terminal points of the two ends of a transverse channel, the experimental waiting area and the terminal point of the end, away from the experimental waiting area, of the longitudinal channel respectively. The cross-shaped channel and the experimental waiting area are divided into an upper-layer pigeon activity area and a lower-layer wiring area through a horizontal partition plate. The upper-layer pigeon activity area is isolated from the upper-layer experimental waiting area through an automatic door. A transparent plate extending horizontally inwards is arranged on the upper-layer pigeon activity area and the top of the side wall of the upper-layer experimental waiting area so that a semi-closed space area can be formed. The double-layer semi-closed automatic cross-shaped labyrinth has the advantages that the double-layer semi-closed cross-shaped channel structure is adopted according to the living habits of pigeons and the characteristic that pigeons like pace, then pigeons can be automatically and repeatedly trained, artificial participation is reduced, and training efficiency is improved.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the field of exploration experiment of the brain mechanism related to the steering behavior and motion navigation function of domestic pigeons, in particular to a double-layer semi-closed automatic "ten"-shaped maze for domestic pigeons. Background technique [0002] The maze experiment is an effective experimental method for the study of animal spatial cognition and motor behavior functions. It has important applications for understanding the neural regulation mechanism of animal motor behavior, the motion mechanism of spatial navigation, and the development of bionic robots and neurorehabilitation equipment. value. The domestic pigeon is a commonly used model animal in behavioral experiments. It not only has superior spatial cognition and motor navigation capabilities, but also has strong experimental manipulation. The brain neural mechanism of domestic pigeon's spatial cognition and motor navigation function is not clear at...

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[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a double-layer semi-closed automatic "ten"-shaped maze for domestic pigeons that meets the physiological characteristics and exercise habits of domestic pigeons, so as to solve the problem that the existing experimental mazes cannot satisfy the research on the neural mechanism of domestic pigeon motor functions

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