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Understanding Mating Strategies in Hermaphrodites and Aquatic Species

This research explores the mating patterns of mobile hermaphrodites, such as nudibranchs and sacoglossan molluscs, focusing on how they balance conflicting male and female reproductive strategies. It also examines reproductive interactions within barnacle aggregations and the mating biology of aquatic beetles like whirligigs (Gyrinidae). This study aims to enhance our understanding of reproductive success and strategies across different species. For more information, reach out via email or visit the lab website.

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Understanding Mating Strategies in Hermaphrodites and Aquatic Species

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  1. Research – R. Aiken Three Areas of Work 1. Mating patterns of mobile hermaphrodites 2. Reproductive interactions in barnacle aggregations 3. Reproductive biology and mating strategy in aquatic beetles

  2. Among hermaphrodites Female strategy Male strategy choosiness promiscuity Combine in one animal

  3. 1. Mating patterns of mobile hermaphrodites How do hermaphrodites maximize their reproductive success if they have conflicting interests in the same animal? OR How do hermaphrodites apportion their time and energy so as to maximize their success as both male and female?

  4. 1. Mating patterns of mobile hermaphrodites Nudibranch and SacoglossanMolluscs (sea slugs)

  5. 2. Reproductive interactions in barnacle aggregations

  6. 3. Reproductive biology and mating strategy in aquatic beetles Whirligigs - Gyrinidae

  7. A little personal philosophy about Honours • If you have the minimum GPA for Honours (3.0), I don’t worry too much about grades after that. • Everyone in the lab has their own project for which they are responsible. • If you don’t have an Honours GPA, come and talk to me about a Special Topics (Bio 4950) project.

  8. For more information • Email me and come for a chat - raiken@mta.ca • Go to the lab website http://www.mta.ca/~raiken/Research/index.html • Talk to current research students - Kelley Humphries - NecolaGuerrina - Rachael Coon - Rosanna Hempel

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