ROA: Mechanisms of Food Recognition and Selection in Herbivorous Calanoid Copepods

桡足类以浮游植物为食是海洋系统食物网中非常重要的环节。“最近对桡足类摄食的研究表明，这一过程是一个非常活跃的过程，通过产生摄食电流、探测水柱中的食物颗粒和主动捕获颗粒来实现。在这些喂养过程中使用的实际机制尚不清楚。这项研究的重点将是相对重要性的化学感受和mechanoreception喂养和学习的作用。一个独特的微型电影摄影/3D视频系统已经开发出来，可以在接近自然的条件下对这些动物的行为进行精细的观察和实验。该系统将在授标期间得到进一步发展。斯特里克勒博士在研究浮游动物行为方面独树一帜。他被广泛认为是开发了其他研究人员可以轻松访问的复杂观测系统。他在基础研究方面的贡献同样受到重视。强烈建议提供支持。

Copepod feeding on the suspended phytoplankton in marine systems are very important links in the food web. 'recent research on copepod feeding has shown that the process is a very active one, achieved via the production of feeding currents, the detection of particles of food in the water column and active capturing of particles. The actual mechanisms employed in these feeding processes are not understood. The focus of this research will be on the relative importance of chemoreception and mechanoreception in feeding and the role of learning. A unique micro-cinematography/3-D video system has been developed to allow fine-scale observation and experimentation with the behavior of these animals in near natural conditions. This system will be further developed during the award period. Dr. Strickler has been unique in his approach to the study of zooplankton behavior. He is widely regarded for the development of sophisticated observations systems that other researchers have easy access to. His fundamental research contributions are equally regarded. Support is strongly recommended.