Investigations carried out by Piopio College students with Porcellio scaber (Slater or Woodlouse)

Here are some of the investigations we have carried out in the last few years.
They are not in any particular order.

Effect of diet on slater activity (Rebecca B)
Effect of wind on slater behaviour (Reon V)
Effect of temperature on slater respiration rate (Amy C)
Substrate choice (Donna F)
Food preference (Sacha I)
Habitat preference (Daniel V)
Effect of temperature on activity (Corey B)
Slater behaviour unaffected by smell (Rachel B)
Temperature preference in slaters (Rochelle F)
Turn alternation (Jillian L)
Food preferences (Rachel D)
Ammonia excretion by slaters at different temperatures (Anne R)
Do slaters have habitual shelter sites (Vicki B)
Activity of slaters under different light intensities (Naomi S)
Effect of varying sound frequencies on slater activity (Rachel K)
Effect of relative humidity on slater activity (Helen C)
Response of slaters to humidity (Toby F)
Oxygen uptake by slaters at different temperatures (Julie P)
Food preferences of slaters (Lane D)
Effect of crevice depth on slater activity (Beccy J)
Distribution of slaters in an open field chamber (Erin G)
Effect of background colour on slater distribution (Mark B)
Food preferences of slaters (Andrea C)
Water loss by slaters at different humidities (Kathryn B)
Effect of clumping behaviour by slaters on water loss (Felicity J)
Odour preferences in slaters (unknown)
Response of slaters to different shelter materials (Rikki O)
Response of slaters to ammonia (Keith C)
Effect of varying sound frequencies on slater behaviour (Llara A)
Do slaters have a homing response (Anthony D)
Effect of hunger on shelter seeking behaviour (Michele V)
Effect of clumping on water loss (Sarah M)
Turn alternation in slaters (Emma S)
Persistence of turn alternation (Lee A)
Response of slaters to temperature gradient (Caron M)
Surface preference in slaters (Sarah B)
Distribution of slaters in temperature gradients (Michael B)
Food preferences in slaters (Rebecca C)
Orientation behaviour of slaters on slopes (Greg D)
Effect of light intensity on slater activity (Emma B)
Effect of different foods on population growth (Melisa L)
Effect of relative humidity on slater activity (Erin M)
Response of slaters to ammonia in a T maze (Luke O)
Shelter selection (Karen W)
Effect of light intensity on slater distribution (Nicola B)
Turn alternation (Anna V)
Effect of magnetic fields on slater behaviour (Bruce M)
Response of slaters to objects in environment (Jody A)