invertebrate hearing

NYJfootball17 · Post by **NYJfootball17** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:18 pm

We're having trouble finding ivertebrates to cooperate with our project idea. What invertebrates can hear music? What invertebrates will successfully make its way through a maze after hearing this music?

help would be appreciated

jessicahua · Post by **jessicahua** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 5:36 pm

hi!

This project sounds very complicated. I'm not sure about this because this is out of my expertise. Here is a website on which invertebrates can hear:

1. http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-64788

[quote] What is the purpose of your project? Is there a reason to think that music would affect the performance of an animal in a maze? Also, how are your going to measure your results? Ideally, in an experiment like this, you will be able to measure your results.

One other thing to consider. I have judged several science fair projects, which tested the effect of music on plants, animals, or humans, and there were typically no measurable results. So, I don't think that testing the effect of music on anything makes a really good science project. (donnahardy2)

I agree with what donnahardy2 wrote. Do you have any sources that say that music will have an effect? If no, I suggest that you find another topic.

MaryB · Post by **MaryB** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 5:41 pm

Hi there,

Here is a link to some information about insect's hearing - maybe this will give you some ideas . . .

http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-64788

You may want to consider using various sounds or noises in your experiment instead of or as well as music. What exactly are you trying to determine? How are you going to measure the effects of sounds/music on an invertebrate?

Hope this helps.

Mary