A Visual Representation: The Chemosensory Systems in Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus)
Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7052-9386
Standing
Undergraduate
Type of Proposal
Oral Research Presentation
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Barbara Zielinski
Proposal
Researchers have been committed in developing methods to control and reduce sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) populations in the Great Lakes. Being an invasive species to these lakes, the lakes ecosystem and the economy has experienced drastic effects. With sea lamprey being parasitic to lake trout, the commercial and sports fishing industry continues to suffer the consequences of lake trout decline. In order to develop population management control programs, it was understood that researching the functionality and physiology of sea lamprey was essential, including the olfactory, gustatory, and diffuse chemosensory systems and how these stimulate movement. This project provides of summary of each system in terms of their anatomy, neural pathways, and chemical triggers and summarizes current findings through the creation of scientific illustrations. This is crucial information for the public and fisheries managers to appreciate. These illustrations serve as a reference for considering population management techniques and for educating the public. Furthermore, this project serves as a tool for researchers entering this field and readers to quickly grasp concepts with the help of visual aids. Finally, by summarizing the current research this review reveals existing gaps in research, which can be used to inspire future research projects.
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A Visual Representation: The Chemosensory Systems in Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus)
Researchers have been committed in developing methods to control and reduce sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) populations in the Great Lakes. Being an invasive species to these lakes, the lakes ecosystem and the economy has experienced drastic effects. With sea lamprey being parasitic to lake trout, the commercial and sports fishing industry continues to suffer the consequences of lake trout decline. In order to develop population management control programs, it was understood that researching the functionality and physiology of sea lamprey was essential, including the olfactory, gustatory, and diffuse chemosensory systems and how these stimulate movement. This project provides of summary of each system in terms of their anatomy, neural pathways, and chemical triggers and summarizes current findings through the creation of scientific illustrations. This is crucial information for the public and fisheries managers to appreciate. These illustrations serve as a reference for considering population management techniques and for educating the public. Furthermore, this project serves as a tool for researchers entering this field and readers to quickly grasp concepts with the help of visual aids. Finally, by summarizing the current research this review reveals existing gaps in research, which can be used to inspire future research projects.