mSphere of Influence: Fungal behavior as a framework for the evolution of emergent traits
Andrew J. M. Swafford
TL;DR
This article explores how fungal behavior and evolutionary concepts influenced a scientist's understanding of sensory evolution.
Contribution
The paper highlights a personal reflection on the integration of fungal biology and evolutionary theory in shaping sensory evolution research.
Findings
The author's perspective on sensory evolution was influenced by studying chytrid fungi.
Classical evolutionary papers helped shape modern views on sensory biology and behavior.
Abstract
Andrew Swafford works in the field of evolutionary cell biology. In this mSphere of Influence article, he reflects on how the simultaneous introduction to the evolution of vision, the sensory biology of chytrid fungi, and a classic paper by Vrba and Gould helped shape his thinking about sensory evolution.
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Taxonomy
TopicsPlant and Biological Electrophysiology Studies · Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior · Plant and animal studies