The Daily Bulletin

Please join the Biology Department and the Great Lakes Center today, September 9, for the seminar “Exploring Mite-y Symbioses through Genomic and Ecological Lenses," presented by Alix Matthews, postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University at Buffalo, at 3:00 p.m. in Science and Mathematics Complex 151. Attendees are welcome to enjoy coffee and cookies during the seminar.

Abstract
Despite a long shared evolutionary history with birds, feather mites are still one of the most mysterious groups of avian symbionts. This presentation will highlight recent discoveries regarding the biodiversity, (co)evolutionary history, and functional nature of feather mites associated with a colorful group of migrants—the parulid warblers. It will demonstrate how studying these tiny mites can provide significant insights into the ecology and evolution of species interactions.