Ah, Dang Nematodes
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Sunday, Jun 26, 2022 12pm - 3pm
Location
Morrill Hall
645 N. 14th St.
Details
Nematodes live everywhere, not just near pineapples under the sea. These organisms, also known as roundworms, make up 80% of all the multicellular life on the planet! Unlike earthworms, they are microscopic and do not have segments. A type of nematode, Caenorhabditis elegans, lives in rotting fruit and plant stems, as well as compost piles. These critters love to feast on bacteria in their habitat, rather than the homes of unsuspecting marine life. Instead of hopping around the seafloor, C. elegans crawl to get around and even occasionally hitch a ride on bigger organisms. Come see these critters and learn how they find their food!
