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| 15 Oct 2009 | [Printable Version] |
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Bizarre life forms of the tropics will be discussed by St. Lawrence University Professor of Biology Susan Willson at the next Science Cafe at Jack & Wezzie’s Coffee House in Potsdam this Wednesday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m.
Willson’s presentation is titled "Why are There Such Bizarre Life Forms in the Tropics? A Look at the Specialized World of Army Ants and Obligate Ant-Following Birds."
In describing it, Willson says, "The tropics are home to an amazing diversity of life forms that are not found anywhere else. In this Science Café we will focus on the ecology and evolution of one such group- the carnivorous swarm-raiding army ants, and the few bird species whose lives are so intertwined with the army ants, that they cannot live without them."
Join Willson in a lively discussion of the fascinating ecology of army ants and ant-following birds, based on her years of work with these specialized animals in one of the most remote and pristine rainforests of the Amazon basin.
Science Cafes bring together engineers, scientists and townspeople in a relaxed, informal setting, such as coffeehouses and pubs. The speaker makes a short presentation about a topic in his or her field, and then opens up the floor to discussion.
Be sure to arrive early to get a good seat, or to place your food or drink order.
Find out more about Clarkson’s Science Cafe at http://www.clarkson.edu/sciencecafe.
E-mail Daniel ben-Avraham at ScienceCafe@clarkson.edu with any questions or suggestions for future Science Cafe topics.
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