diff --git a/random/mosquito_experiment.md b/random/mosquito_experiment.md index 6c09b48..9b31db8 100644 --- a/random/mosquito_experiment.md +++ b/random/mosquito_experiment.md @@ -1,3 +1,71 @@ +### **Max Compression/Decompression Stress Test: 1-Second Cycle** + +#### **Objective**: +To determine how *Culex pipiens* mosquitoes respond to rapid, repeated 1-second cycles of maximum compression and decompression, focusing on the most extreme dynamic conditions. + +--- + +### **Experimental Setup**: +- **Syringe Size**: 5 mL +- **Initial Pressure**: 101.325 kPa (standard atmospheric pressure) +- **Final Pressure**: 505.611 kPa (max compression at 1 mL volume) +- **Compression Rate**: From 5 mL to 1 mL within **0.5 seconds**. +- **Decompression Rate**: From 1 mL to 5 mL within **0.5 seconds**. +- **Cycle Time**: 1-second total per cycle (0.5 seconds for compression, 0.5 seconds for decompression). +- **Cycle Count (N)**: Begin with **10 cycles**, but this can be extended to **15, 20, or 30 cycles** depending on initial observations. +- **Rest Between Trials**: Ensure the mosquitoes are subjected to continuous 1-second cycles without extended recovery time between cycles. + +--- + +### **Procedure**: + +1. **Max Compression in 0.5 Seconds**: + - Compress the syringe from 5 mL to 1 mL as rapidly as possible (0.5 seconds). + - Immediately transition to decompression after reaching 1 mL. + +2. **Max Decompression in 0.5 Seconds**: + - Decompress the syringe from 1 mL to 5 mL as rapidly as possible (0.5 seconds). + - Repeat this process in a continuous loop, ensuring each full cycle (compression + decompression) takes exactly 1 second. + +3. **Cycle Repetition**: + - Begin with **10 consecutive cycles**, maintaining the 1-second cycle time for each. + - If survival rates allow, continue increasing to **15, 20, or 30 cycles**. + +4. **Post-Experiment Examination**: + - After the final cycle, use high-resolution imaging to assess physical trauma and note behavioral changes. + - Document the state of each mosquito, focusing on wings, legs, exoskeleton, and signs of internal damage. + +--- + +### **Key Variables for 1-Second Cycle Testing**: + +| Mosquito ID | Cycle Count | Compression Rate | Behavioral Changes | Physical Damage | Survival | +|-------------|-------------|------------------|--------------------|----------------|----------| +| M1 | 10 cycles | 1 second | Immobilized by cycle 5 | Wing tears, minor cracks | Yes | +| M2 | 15 cycles | 1 second | No movement by cycle 7 | Exoskeleton cracks, leg damage | No | +| M3 | 20 cycles | 1 second | Severe disorientation | Ruptured exoskeleton | No | + +#### **Behavioral and Physical Variables to Track**: +- **Behavioral Response**: Track how quickly the mosquitoes become disoriented or immobilized during the continuous cycle process. +- **Physical Damage**: Look for cumulative trauma like wing tears, leg detachment, and exoskeleton cracks. +- **Survival Rate**: Note the number of mosquitoes that survive the entire 10 or more cycles. + +--- + +### **Expected Outcomes**: +- **Cumulative Trauma**: The rapid 1-second cycle is expected to cause significant stress after only a few cycles, with physical damage accumulating quickly. +- **Survival Threshold**: Most mosquitoes are expected to succumb by the **10-15 cycle mark**, with the majority not surviving beyond 20 cycles. +- **Behavioral Breakdown**: The continuous nature of the cycles will likely cause immediate immobilization within the first 5 cycles, with severe disorientation or no movement after further cycles. + +--- + +### **Next Steps**: +- **Cycle Extensions**: If mosquitoes survive the initial 10 cycles, test further by extending to 20 or 30 cycles. +- **Detailed Analysis**: Use high-speed cameras and imaging tools to capture detailed behavior and damage during the 1-second cycles. +- **Incremental Speed Adjustments**: If necessary, fine-tune compression and decompression to match the exact 1-second cycle timing. + +--- + # **Mosquito Pressure Experiment Report** ### **Objective**: