RETF + frog research

[zakaspfc]

So i ended up getting an RETF, and she is doing well. I figured id keep you guys posted on some other cool amphib related stuff im getting into right now.

im working in a lab that specializes in adaptive plasticity of tadpoles, and we are conducting research on hyla versicolor, rana sylvatica and some salamanders this spring. if anyone is interested id love to talk some more about it

[MichFrog]

Adaptive placticity of tadpoles? Sounds....erm... different. haha. What is it, just out of interest?

[zakaspfc]

were trying to find out if changes in frog development can be triggered by certain environmental factors, such as predators, and trying to establish reasons for differences evolutionarily between frogs and salamanders. theoretically the absence of predators effects the final appearance of the frog. conducting some research on tadpole tails as well

[MichFrog]

So its the whole survival of the fittest thing? The results would certainly be interesting. Thanks for answering me. Good luck with it and the frog.

[tylototriton]

That sounds right up my alley?
Where are you working?
Right now i'm working on oviposition site choice in Hyla versicolor. (Well, thats the hope anyway)

[zakaspfc]

im an undergrad at dartmouth. havent started it just yet. that sounds really interesting. tell me some more about it tylo?