In:
The American Biology Teacher, University of California Press, Vol. 73, No. 4 ( 2011-04-01), p. 232-237
Abstract:
Tribolium castanaeum is a widespread insect in temperate regions. Because of its short generation time and easy handling, it serves as a model organism for various scientific questions. However, T. castanaeum, or its larger-sized relative Tenebrio molitor, can also be used at a school or college level to foster students' experimentation skills. We present a set of inquiry tasks that build stepwise on one another, using T. castanaeum or T. molitor as the model. The students will learn not only about insect ecology, but also about the influence of nutrition on several fitness parameters, such as development time and offspring number.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0002-7685
,
1938-4211
DOI:
10.1525/abt.2011.73.4.9
Language:
English
Publisher:
University of California Press
Publication Date:
2011
detail.hit.zdb_id:
412886-2
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2065785-7
SSG:
12
SSG:
5,3
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