No.242 Seminar ： Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution in Cichlids: An Overview of My Research
- Shun SATOH Assistant Professor (13th batch・Graduate School of Science)
- 2024/02/06 4:45pm
- Research Administration Building, Basement Floor (Conference Rooms 1&2) and Zoom
- Japanese
- Onsite, Zoom
Summary
Throughout my academic career, I have conducted research in three broad areas: 1) mucus provisioning behavior, 2) ecological and social structures, and 3) comparative psychology in cichlid fishes inhabiting the Amazon River and Lake Tanganyika. In recent years, in addition to these perspectives, I have delved into studies on life history evolution among Tanganyikan cichlids based on phylogenetic comparative analysis. In this presentation, I will provide an overview of my research, with a particular focus on recent studies on comparative psychology and life history evolution among cichlids endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Additionally, if time permits, I will outline my proposed research plan during the HAKUBI project, which aims to combine ethology, neuroscience, and molecular biology. I welcome any comments or suggestions.