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Predator-Driven Trait Diversification in a Dragonfly Genus: Covariation in Behavioral and Morphological Antipredator Defense

Posted on December 5, 2011 by nfurlan

The impact of predation on phenotypic diversity is a topic that has only been studied recently. Prey use predator-specific correlated sets of morphological and behavioral traits to deter predators, and depending on the selection regime, these traits can be differently … Continue reading →

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Life-History Evolution When Lestes Damselflies Invaded Vernal Ponds

Posted on November 21, 2011 by nfurlan

While copious research has been conducted on the evolution of morphological characters, the macroevolution of life-history traits along environmental gradients is a relatively unknown field of study.  Life-History Theory posits that the timing and duration of important events in an … Continue reading →

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“On the Origin of Art and Symbolism”

Posted on September 14, 2011 by nfurlan

Balter’s “On the Origin of Art and Symbolism” discusses the contentious matter of artistic expression and its origins in history. Fundamentally, art is an expression of the ability to depict symbols that convey meaning. In other words, art is a … Continue reading →

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