The Warkentin Lab
Embryo Behavior @ BU

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We study the behavior, ecology, evolution, and development of early life stages of amphibians (i.e. eggs and tadpoles), and interactions with their natural enemies. In particular, we want to know why and how embryos hatch when they do, and how hatching timing affects survival under different conditions.

Fall 2008 Research Internship in Panama
Application deadline July 15

• See a video of embryos hatching to escape from an egg-eating snake (smaller version)

• Publications (ours and others) on egg responses to predators & pathogens

• Biology Department, Boston University • Ecology, Evolution & Behavior at B.U.