Species and Population-Level Differences in Submersion Tolerance Among Riparian and Non-Riparian Spiders
Start Date
11-11-2016 8:00 PM
End Date
11-11-2016 9:59 PM
Description
Spiders that inhabit dynamic boundaries between terrestrial and lotic systems are under constant risk of flooding. Many species may have evolved adaptations to respond to rising water either through avoidance or submersion tolerance. Mechanisms for coping
Keywords
submergence tolerance, flooding, species differences, local adaptation
Type
Poster
Language
eng
Species and Population-Level Differences in Submersion Tolerance Among Riparian and Non-Riparian Spiders
Elaine Langone Center, Terrace Room
Spiders that inhabit dynamic boundaries between terrestrial and lotic systems are under constant risk of flooding. Many species may have evolved adaptations to respond to rising water either through avoidance or submersion tolerance. Mechanisms for coping