Contraction Waves in Individual Fibres - Woodland Dung Beetle

Synopsis

Shows in slow motion the process of spontaneous contraction waves in isolated scollated muscle fibres of the woodland dung beetle. An Encyclopaedia Cinematographica film.

Language

English

Country

Germany

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. st. b&w. 4 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1960

Availability

Free loan to members

Documentation

Booklet in German available.

Uses

Introductory courses. *BMA/BLAT.

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

beetles; insects; muscles; physiology - animal

Credits

Contributor

K E Rothschuh

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web

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Phone

020 7383 6690

Fax

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Address

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