Airborne Ants and Smashing Shrimp: Accident and Intent in the Evolution of Movement With Sheila Patek, Ph.D.
Wednesday, December 9, 7:30 p.m.
Katonah Memorial House, 71 Bedford Road, Katonah
Are extremely fast movements the pinnacle of evolution? Might amazing animal feats arise through accidents? In this presentation, Dr. Patek will look at two remarkable animals—trap-jaw ants and mantis shrimp—that have evolved among the fastest movements in the animal kingdom. Th e underlying mechanics of how they produce these movements will be examined, supported by extreme high-speed videos to illustrate the phenomena. Possible scenarios for how they might have evolved will also be presented.
Professor Sheila Patek’s research integrates animal behavior, biomechanics, and evolution to address questions about animal movement and communication. She has received several honors, including the George A. Bartholomew Award for distinguished contributions to comparative physiology and a spot on Popular Science’s third annual “Brilliant 10” list.
This program is free and open to the public. Check out the Bedford Audubon
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