Urchins on hunger strike
The results are in. After several months of tethering urchins and measuring their feeding rates, it seems that we can now conclusively say that tethered urchins go on hunger strike. … Continue readingUrchins on hunger strike
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Urchins on leashes
Unfortunately, the urchin corrals (see previous post) proved unsuccessful. After numerous adjustments to the design, escapees continued to find their way to freedom. By the end, the only prototypes that … Continue readingUrchins on leashes
Urchin corrals
I have installed the first of what will likely be several different contraptions to contain urchins. It’s an urchin corral! You can see it here in the kiddie pool tanks … Continue readingUrchin corrals
Urchins tanks are ready
Last week, I told you about experiments I would be starting at MaST aquarium in Des Moines, WA. I’m happy to report that the urchin tanks (aka kiddie pools) are … Continue readingUrchins tanks are ready
Herding urchins
This week in the lab!.. Setting up kiddie pools on the dock at MaST aquarium. Why you say? I’m preparing for an experiment with urchins! Urchins have a very patchy distribution … Continue readingHerding urchins