FSU Coastal Marine Lab Lecture - The Evolution of Female Promiscuity in Aquatic Predators

Conservation Lecture Series The Evolution of Female Promiscuity in Aquatic Predators  By: Dr. Daly-Engel    Traditionally, scientists have considered sexual promiscuity (mating with more than one partner in a breeding season) to be most advantageous to males, but research is showing this strategy to be increasingly common among females, especially in sharks.   Hypotheses as to why this might be include skewed sex ratios during mating events, sexual conflict over evolutionary time, and genetic effects that benefit both females and their young. Understanding reproductive strategies is necessary for effective management of top predators, whose life history often includes slow growth and few offspring. Where: The FSU Coastal & Marine Lab Auditorium When: October 25th: 7 PM-9 PM  (Please note the date is different from initial email) Upcoming Events   Oct. 2 - Lecture by Dr. Dean Grubbs Oct. 6 - Whatever Floats Your Boat Regatta Nov. 10 - SENSE IT Workshop Nov. 18 - Writing in Nature Workshop Apr. 20 - The FSUCML Bienniel Open House  For a full list of our upcoming events click here. Bio: Dr. Toby S. Daly-Engel University of West Florida Dr. Daly-Engel completed her PhD at the University of  Hawaii and her post-doc at the University of Arizonabefore going to UWF where she is an assistant professor. There she teaches classes such as, Marine Vertebrate Zoology, Marine Vertebrate Zoology Lab, and General Zoology. Her research interests include the evolution of cryptic (difficult to observe directly) reproductive behavior. This led her to seek out the role that sexual selection plays in the evolution of promiscuous mating strategies among females, such as polyandry and multiple paternity. This strategy is common among sharks which are an area of focus for her as well. Join us after the talks for the opportunity to chat one-on-one with the speaker. If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Feehrer (cfeehrer@fsu.edu). Help solve the hunger crisis in our community.  Bring non-perishable food to the lecture that we can pass on to Second Harvest. Visit us on the web: http://www.marinelab.fsu.edu

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