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ABLE
lab @ William Paterson University
ABLE lab: Arthropod Biomechanics,
Locomotion, and Evolution This lab is dedicated to exploring and solving the mysteries of animal movement, in the context of evolutionary biology. Our study organisms are arthropods, including- but not limited to- ants and spiders. The spider above is running on a challenging surface- a mesh where 90% of the ground surface has been removed. Concept,
Methods and Student Participation Arthropods
are by far the most diverse animal group on Earth, and have evolved a
variety of methods for moving through their environments.
Improvements in scientific methodology and instrumentation
allow us to study both the pattern of evolution (through phylogenetic “tree-building” and
tree-based comparative methods) and processes and resulting phenomena
(such as running and jumping performance, via high-speed videography). Students: The lab welcomes WPU students who would like to work on established projects, or explore their own ideas. Results from high-quality student projects may be presented at local and national scientific meetings, and be included in peer-reviewed journal articles with contributing students as co-authors. Current Research Students: Jessica Oscanoa - Edgar Valdivia - Vivin Mohan
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