Digital Video Acquisition and Optimization Techniques for Effective Animal Tracking in Behavioral Ecotoxicology.

ABSTRACT: Behavioral phenotypic analysis is an emerging and increasingly important toolbox in aquatic ecotoxicology. In this regard digital video recording has recently become a standard in obtaining behavioral data. Subsequent analysis requires applications of specialized software for detecting and reconstructing animal locomotory trajectories as well as extracting quantitative biometric endpoints associated with specific behavioral traits. Despite some profound advantages for behavioral ecotoxicology, there is a notable lack of standardization of procedures and guidelines that would aid in consistently acquiring high-quality digital videos. The latter are fundamental for using animal tracking software successfully and to avoid issues such as identification switching, incorrect interpolation, and l

SUBMITTER: Henry J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9826254 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature