Professor of Biology, University of Guelph
Beren Robinson studies aquatic organisms from both ecological and evolutionary perspectives. He has contributed significantly to our understanding of the evolutionary origins of fish biodiversity in northern post-glacial lakes of Canada, the United States and Iceland. His research on autotomy or self-amputation is entirely supported by undergraduates. He teaches in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Guelph focusing on courses about aquatic environments, evolutionary ecology and ecological methods.
The extreme tactic of self-amputation means survival in the animal kingdom
Jun 23, 2019 13:56 pm UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Imagine yourself in the grips of a deadly predator. You see your life flash before your eyes: this looks like the end of the road. But wait! With a quick yank, your limb pops off in the predators mouth and you make a break...
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