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Keywords
Odonata, spectrophotometry, Vietnam, coloration, sympatric
Abstract
Odonates (dragonflies and damselflies) have evolved vibrant coloration for various reasons. Odonates use color signals to identify their own species from others and potential mates. Some Odonates use blue color to blend into the water while others are only active when their color can best be seen. Different selective pressures will evolve a specific color strategy. Color is a key to understanding the evolutionary pressures for damselflies. Color has not been studied in depth for Vietnamese Odonates, even though Vietnam is a top 15 biodiversity hotspot. We hope to better understand color evolution in Vietnamese damselflies and the role of color in biodiversity hotspots.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Driggs, Eva J. and Bybee, Seth M., "Coloration Strategies in Sympatric Vietnamese Damselflies" (2023). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2023. 60.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2023/60
Document Type
Video
Publication Date
2023-02-27
Language
English
College
Life Sciences
Department
Biology
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