Prospects of usage of chironomid larvae in investigations of hypoxia influence on the rhythmic activity of neurons

The results of study the prospects of chironomid larvae usage in investigations of hypoxia influence on the rhythmic activity of neurons are presented. It is proposed to assess the rhythmic activity of chironomid neurons indirectly by observing the respiratory ruffling, periodic motions of chironomids. It is revealed a weak link between the increase in larvae size and decrease in frequency of respiratory ruffling. It has been found that directly evaluated frequency of respiratory ruffling of chironomid albeit rough, but adequately reflects the rhythmic activity of ganglion neuronal ensembles.