Sensitization was observed when a strong stimulus was administered to the tail, this enhanced a completely rested reflex in " Aplysia californica ".
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The changes in synaptic transmission that occur during habituation have been well-characterized in the " Aplysia " gill and siphon withdrawal reflex.
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Their length varies between 20 cm and 75 cm ( " Aplysia vaccaria " ), and they can weigh well over 2 kg.
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A species-typical behavior can be altered by experience, as shown by experiments on " Aplysia californica ", a sea snail.
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Research on " Aplysia californica ", the sea slug, has yielded detailed knowledge of the cellular mechanisms of a simple form of learning.
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By using preparations of " Aplysia californica " six central motor neurons have been found in the abdominal ganglion that produce movements of the gill.
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Kandel and colleagues used preparations of " Aplysia californica " where individuals were restrained in small aquariums in a manner that the gill was exposed.
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Scientist study the conditioning of the " Aplysia " to find correlations with the conditioning of mammals, mainly regarding behavioral responses such as addiction.
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When a tactile stimulus is applied to the skin of " Aplysia californica ", the animal withdraws the siphon and gill between the parapodia.
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She continued her research to identify the neurotransmitters used in " Aplysia, " turning her attention towards glutamate receptors in the late 20th century.
