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Effect of light of different wavelengths on the perfused isolated heart ofPeriplaneta americana (L.)

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The isolated perfused heart ofPeriplaneta americana (L.) was exposed to light of different wavelengths. Heart rate was reduced by blue and green lights, not affected by red light, and was increased by infrared light.

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  1. Department of Zoology, University of Poona, 411 007, Pune, India

    Asha V. Kolte

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This research work has been carried out under teacher-fellowship programme financed by University Grants Commission, New Delhi.

I am grateful to Professor G.T. Tonapi, Zoology Department, University of Poona, Pune-7, for guidance, facilities and encouragement. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to Dr S.R.R. Reddy for a critical reading of the manuscript and many helpful suggestions.

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Kolte, A.V. Effect of light of different wavelengths on the perfused isolated heart ofPeriplaneta americana (L.). Experientia 38, 572–573 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02327055

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