Get Involved in Mantis Shrimp Research

[womdig]

Hi all,

I am a PhD student researching signaling in mantis shrimp. As I'm sure you're all aware, mantis shrimp have spectacular vision (up to 16 color pigments with the ability to detect UV, visible, infrared and polarized light). What they can see has received substantial attention, however what they are using this amazing vision for has received very little attention. I will fill this knowledge gap with my research into visual signaling and communication in mantis shrimp.

As mantis shrimp enthusiasts, I would love to have you involved with my research. I am currently using Microryza to raise money so that I can get my research underway. Anyone who donates will receive regular updates, including photos and videos of the research as it happens.

Please check out my page here: https://www.microryza.com/projects/a-colorful-world-signaling-in-mantis-shrimp

If you're interested in some of the fieldwork I've already done, check out my blog http://neptunesnecklace.wordpress.com/

Thanks for your time! And I'm happy to answer any questions.

Cheers,
Amanda

 

[Saludaranger]

Uh... Your blog is written exactly like a mantis blog should be written! It's awesome!
I manage a children's museum in SC. And I am about to start my mantis specimen tank for my office! We are excited to see your project progress.

Feel free to email me if there is a way we can work together!

We are always looking for ways to link our museum "pets" to science/research/ anything STEM. I would love to hear more.

Is there a specific mantis shrimp you are looking at? I'll go and read more of the blog.
Pm me and I will give you my work email.

 

[Saludaranger]

Read everything you have posted! Good luck and keep us posted!

 

[Islandoftiki]

Count me in!

 

[nonpareilpearl]

Welp, there goes what remains of my spare time... That's awesome! Also, I have a friend at Tufts! (He's finishing his PhD in Physics soon, I don't think he finished this past semester.)