Morris water maze method

Term ID

MMO:0000402

Synonyms

• Morris water maze procedure
• Morris water maze task
• Morris water navigation task
• Morris water navigation test
• MWM

Definition

A method utilizing an experimental apparatus consisting of an open pool of water with a submerged escape platform, often with a set of visual cues such as colored shapes around the perimeter. An animal is placed in the water at a start location and must swim around the pool to find the platform. (2)

References

Ontology

Measurement Methods Ontology