Free lecture: Pythons of the Sea: Natural History of the Nemertean Worm
The Eugene Natural History Society
Presents a Free Lecture:
Pythons of the Sea:
Natural History of the Nemertean Worm
Svetlana Maslakova
Associate Professor of Biology
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, University of Oregon
Nemertean worms are some of the ocean’s strangest carnivores, both in colorful body designs and prey capture techniques. Known as ribbon worms or proboscis worms, many are aggressive hunters that spear their prey. Dr. Maslakova is one of the few experts on nemerteans in the world. She will talk about the biology of this fascinating but understudied phylum of marine invertebrates, including their predatory habits, larval development, and diversity.
Friday, 21 April 2017
7:30pm, Room 100 Willamette Hall,
UO Campus
Co-sponsored by the UO Science Library
Contact: Tom Titus (541) 484-4477
Website: http://pages.uoregon.edu/enhs/