ElectroreceptionElectroreception-Electric systems: reception vs EOD-Electroreception: prevalence, types, functions-My question: How has electroreception evolved across organisms?-Why is this interesting?-What methods did scientists use for studies? What did I find? -What does this mean/what is the importance?

BSCI338C, Dr. Karen CarletonBSCI338C, Dr. Karen CarletonFall 2009, Univ. of MDFall 2009, Univ. of MD

Final ProjectFinal ProjectLibby TsytsikovaLibby Tsytsikova

Electroreception is a special sense in vertebrates.EukaryaAnimalia EumetazoaBilateriaDeuterostomia Chordata Vertebrata

The Phylogeny of Vertebrata and the The Phylogeny of Vertebrata and the Presence of ElectroreceptionPresence of Electroreception

A closer look…A closer look…electroreception in electroreception in

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