Mittwoch 5. März 2025 um 14.00 Uhr
Libor Zavorka, Wassercluster Lunz
Titel: The role of omega-3 fatty acids in eco-evo-devo dynamics
Abstract:
The physiological dependence of animals on dietary intake of vitamins, amino acids, and fatty acids is widespread. Significant differences in the availability of these vital dietary biomolecules among various resources require consumers to adopt diverse strategies to meet their physiological needs. In this talk, I will present a synthesis of emerging research on omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, focusing primarily on predator–prey interactions. I will demonstrate how the trade-off between the ability to consume resources rich in vital biomolecules and the capacity for internal synthesis drives differences in consumer phenotype and fitness. These dynamics can, in turn, influence ecosystem functioning. I will also outline how emphasizing vital dietary biomolecules within eco-evo-devo dynamics can enhance our understanding of anthropogenic impacts across multiple levels of biological organization.
Das Seminar findet in hybrider Form statt:
- Seminarraum „Drachenwand“ 2. Stock
- Link: https://webconference.uibk.ac.at/rooms/ju8-0rb-0if