CAREER: On the Brink of Aposematism -- Intermediate States on the Evolution of Alkaloid Se — NSF Award to Saint John's University
This project will study the origins of aposematism as a defensive strategy linking toxic chemicals and warning signals. This complex trait is thought to have started in cryptic ancestors and evolved through intermediate stages toward an optimal defense strategy. Aposematic poison frogs (Dendrobatidae) are well-studied,
| Award title | CAREER: On the Brink of Aposematism -- Intermediate States on the Evolution of Alkaloid Se |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2443460 |
| Awardee | Saint John's University |
| City | JAMAICA |
| State | NY |
| Amount obligated | $859,537 |
| Principal investigator | Juan Santos Garcia |
| Program | Integrtv Ecological Physiology |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | This project will study the origins of aposematism as a defensive strategy linking toxic chemicals and warning signals. This complex trait is thought to have started in cryptic ancestors and evolved through intermediate stages toward an optimal defense strategy. Aposematic poison frogs (Dendrobatidae) are well-studied, and these amphibians display an array of colors (reds, blues, and yellows) that advertise their skin alkaloids obtained from their diet. In contrast, their ancestors are less well |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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