From b4b7d3010e78ec65d7413325ae4fae9348212a21 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: medusa Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2024 05:23:57 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update random/mosquito_experiment.md --- random/mosquito_experiment.md | 80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 79 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/random/mosquito_experiment.md b/random/mosquito_experiment.md index 53eeecb..29291de 100644 --- a/random/mosquito_experiment.md +++ b/random/mosquito_experiment.md @@ -60,4 +60,82 @@ To observe the effects of rapid air pressure changes on *Culex pipiens* (common #### **Documentation**: - Record the **starting air volume** and the **compressed volume** for each phase. - Note any **visible physical damage** to the mosquitoes after each pressure change. -- Provide a summary of the mosquitoes’ behavior throughout the experiment. \ No newline at end of file +- Provide a summary of the mosquitoes’ behavior throughout the experiment. + +--- + +# Mosquito Pressure Experiment: Detailed Data Collection Sheet + +## Experimental Setup +- Syringe size: ____ mL +- Number of mosquitoes: ____ +- Initial air volume: ____ mL +- Date and time: ____________________ +- Ambient temperature: ____ °C +- Ambient humidity: ____ % + +## Observation Table + +| Phase | Cycle | Volume (mL) | Estimated Pressure (kPa) | Behavior Changes | Visible Damage | Survival Count | +|-------|-------|-------------|--------------------------|-------------------|----------------|----------------| +| Initial | - | | 101.325 (atmospheric) | | | | +| Compression | 1 | | | | | | +| Decompression | 1 | | | | | | +| Compression | 2 | | | | | | +| Decompression | 2 | | | | | | +| Compression | 3 | | | | | | +| Decompression | 3 | | | | | | + +## Detailed Observations + +### Initial Conditions +Describe the mosquitoes' behavior and appearance before the experiment: +_______________________________________________________________________ +_______________________________________________________________________ + +### Compression Phase Observations +Note any changes in movement, appearance, or visible damage during compression: +_______________________________________________________________________ +_______________________________________________________________________ + +### Decompression Phase Observations +Describe signs of stress, disorientation, or physical damage after rapid decompression: +_______________________________________________________________________ +_______________________________________________________________________ + +### Cumulative Effects +Document any observed differences in mosquito reaction with repeated cycles: +_______________________________________________________________________ +_______________________________________________________________________ + +## Post-Experiment Examination + +### Physical Damage Assessment +Use a magnifying glass or microscope to inspect and describe any damage: + +1. Exoskeleton condition: ________________________________________________ +2. Legs and wings: ______________________________________________________ +3. Visible internal structure changes: ______________________________________ + +### Survival Rate +- Number of mosquitoes at start: ____ +- Number of mosquitoes surviving at end: ____ +- Survival rate: _____% + +## Additional Notes +_______________________________________________________________________ +_______________________________________________________________________ +_______________________________________________________________________ + +## Calculations + +1. Estimated Pressure (using Boyle's Law): + P2 = (P1 * V1) / V2 + Where: + - P1 = Initial pressure (101.325 kPa) + - V1 = Initial volume (mL) + - V2 = New volume (mL) + - P2 = New pressure to be calculated (kPa) + +2. Survival Rate: + Survival Rate (%) = (Number of surviving mosquitoes / Initial number of mosquitoes) * 100 \ No newline at end of file