Publications by authors named "Kasey Yturralde"
Genes and their expression levels in individual species can structure whole communities and affect ecosystem processes. Although much has been written about community and ecosystem phenotypes with a few model systems, such as poplar and goldenrod, here we explore the potential application of a community genetics approach with systems involving invasive species, climate change and pollution. We argue that community genetics can reveal patterns and processes that otherwise might remain undetected.
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- Sensory information is crucial for animal behavior, with vision being particularly significant for butterflies, but research on their visual abilities is limited.
- The study focuses on the visual system of the Colias eurytheme butterfly, assessing various measurements like visual field and eye parameters to better understand its behavioral influences.
- Findings reveal that male butterflies have larger eye surface areas and different visual qualities compared to females, suggesting that eye dimensions and visual capabilities are adapted to the biology and behavior of this species.