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James Stewart*, Claire Hemingway, Dr. Raelynn Deaton Haynes

Shoaling and Exploration Behaviors as Functions of Female Reproductive State in Western Mosquitofish. James Stewart*, Claire Hemingway, Dr. Raelynn Deaton Haynes St. Edward’s University, University of Texas a t Austin. Gambusia geiseri. Behaviors Studied. Boldness Sociability Shoaling.

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James Stewart*, Claire Hemingway, Dr. Raelynn Deaton Haynes

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  1. Shoaling and Exploration Behaviors as Functions of Female Reproductive State in Western Mosquitofish James Stewart*, Claire Hemingway, Dr. Raelynn DeatonHaynes St. Edward’s University, University of Texasat Austin

  2. Gambusia geiseri

  3. Behaviors Studied • Boldness • Sociability • Shoaling

  4. Sociability

  5. Dissections • Length Measured • Embryos/Ovaries removed • Dried and weighed

  6. Results • r2=0.064, df=37, p=0.121 • r2=.09 df= 37 p=.051

  7. Results r2=0.11, N=39, p=0.03 • r2=.076, df=37, p=.088 Total Shoaling Time (s) r2=0.01, N=39, p>0.05

  8. Results • r2=0.05, df=37, p=0.17 • r2=.05,df=37, p=.17 • r2=0.08, df=37, p=0.09

  9. Results r2=0.005, N=39, p>0.05

  10. Results • Paired t=5.01, df=22, p<0.001 • Paired t=5.01, df=22, p<0.001

  11. Conclusion • GSI vs. Boldness • GSI vs. Shoaling • Shoaling vs. Predator/No Predator

  12. Future • Exploration Experiment

  13. Acknowledgements • TG Public Benefit Program • Dr. Richard Kopec • Dr. Raelynn DeatonHaynes • Claire Hemingway

  14. Questions?

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