Abstract

This project tests to see if midge fly larvae use things like smell or sight to help them decide which food is more nutritious.

Keywords:

Major is Biological Sciences on the pre-med track, Chironomid larvae, feeding behavior, chemosensory system, and Biofilm.

Status

U

Department

Biological Sciences

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Campus

Athens

Faculty Mentor

Johnson, Kelly

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How do chemosensory cues influence how Chironomid larvae choose more nutritious biofilm?

This project tests to see if midge fly larvae use things like smell or sight to help them decide which food is more nutritious.

 

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