Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Assessing Spatial Learning and Memory in Small Squamate Reptiles
08:44

Assessing Spatial Learning and Memory in Small Squamate Reptiles

Published on: January 3, 2017

Spatial learning in a T-maze by the crayfish Orconectes rusticus.

Ann Jane Tierney1, Jennifer Lee

  • 1Department of Psychology, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346, USA. atierney@colgate.edu

Journal of Comparative Psychology (Washington, D.C. : 1983)
|January 20, 2011
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Reply to 'Boundary issues for multidimensional frameworks of representation'.

Nature reviews. Neuroscience·2026
Same author

Favorable one-year outcomes despite residual fascial tension after ventral hernia repair with transversus abdominis release.

Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery·2026
Same author

Diversity-driven biochemical survey reveals widespread dimerization throughout the rubisco superfamily.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Pediatric laryngeal lymphoma: A systematic review of clinical presentation, management, and outcomes.

International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology·2026
Same author

International clinical consensus on leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I: Modified Delphi analysis.

The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. Global·2026
Same author

<i>Blautia wexlerae</i> Transforms Dietary Fatty Acids to Activate Enteroendocrine Signaling and Improve Metabolic Health in Mice and Humans.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2026

Crayfish (Orconectes rusticus) demonstrate spatial learning and memory in a T-maze, using tactile cues to find an escape route. They learn to navigate efficiently and remember maze configurations for at least 24 hours.

Area of Science:

  • Animal behavior
  • Neuroscience
  • Crustacean cognition

Background:

  • The T-maze is a common tool for studying spatial learning in vertebrates.
  • Understanding spatial learning in invertebrates like crayfish provides insights into the evolution of cognitive abilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the spatial learning and memory capabilities of crayfish (Orconectes rusticus).
  • To determine if crayfish can utilize tactile cues for navigation and escape.

Main Methods:

  • A custom T-maze was designed for crayfish, using tactile floor textures (smooth vs. rough) as place cues.
  • Escape from a warm-water stimulus served as reinforcement.
  • Animals underwent repeated trials over multiple days to assess learning and memory retention.

More Related Videos

The Double-H Maze: A Robust Behavioral Test for Learning and Memory in Rodents
09:01

The Double-H Maze: A Robust Behavioral Test for Learning and Memory in Rodents

Published on: July 8, 2015

Place and Response Learning in the Open-field Tower Maze
08:31

Place and Response Learning in the Open-field Tower Maze

Published on: October 28, 2015

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Assessing Spatial Learning and Memory in Small Squamate Reptiles
08:44

Assessing Spatial Learning and Memory in Small Squamate Reptiles

Published on: January 3, 2017

The Double-H Maze: A Robust Behavioral Test for Learning and Memory in Rodents
09:01

The Double-H Maze: A Robust Behavioral Test for Learning and Memory in Rodents

Published on: July 8, 2015

Place and Response Learning in the Open-field Tower Maze
08:31

Place and Response Learning in the Open-field Tower Maze

Published on: October 28, 2015

Main Results:

  • Crayfish significantly reduced escape latency and turns, indicating efficient learning.
  • Spatial learning occurred within six trials, with evidence of 24-hour memory retention.
  • Probe trials revealed crayfish explored the entire maze, suggesting memory of both exit location and overall maze configuration.

Conclusions:

  • Crayfish exhibit robust spatial learning and memory, comparable to vertebrates in some aspects.
  • Tactile cues are effectively used by crayfish for spatial navigation.
  • Crayfish memory extends beyond simple stimulus-response, encompassing a representation of the spatial environment.