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Egg size plasticity in bean beetles (Callosobruchus maculatus): Does host bean species matter?

In this exercise, students design a series of experiments (1) to test whether female bean beetles adjust the size of their eggs on different host bean species and (2) to determine whether differences in egg size based on host bean species are optimal. Most often, students design experiments in which different females are allowed to lay eggs on different bean species that vary in nutritional quality. After approximately 6 weeks, students measure egg size, female body size, and emergence success of offspring. Experimental design and initial setup require one laboratory period. Data collection requires 1-2 laboratory periods depending on the number of eggs measured. In class, students discuss approaches to data analysis and analyze their data. Outside of class, they write a scientific paper based on their results in the format of Ecology.
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Resource Group TIEE
Resource Group Link https://ecoed.esa.org/index.php?P=SearchResults&F46=TIEE
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General Biology Core Concepts
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Life science discipline (subject)
Keywords Egg size, phenotypic plasticity, evolution, adaptations, life history
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Pedagogical Use Description Each student prepares a written scientific paper in the style of Ecology based on
the pooled data from the entire class. If different laboratory groups develop and
implement different experimental designs, groups could present posters or oral
presentations to the rest of the class.
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Full Name of Primary Author Christopher W. Beck
Primary Author Controlled Name
Primary Author Affiliation Department of Biology, Emory University, Atlant
Primary Author email christopher.beck@emory.edu
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Drought and Water Ecosystem Services Collection Off
Conservation Targets Under Global Change Collection Off
Big Data Collection Off
Editors Choice No
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Date Of Record Submission 2017-11-27
I Agree to EcoEdDL's Copyright Policy & Terms of Use No
Date Of Record Release 2018-01-19 19:48:40
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  • educationintern
Date Last Modified 2018-07-30 11:41:50
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