Each spring the vernal pools throughout our region host a flurry of activity just below the surface. Amphibians meet in these locations to reproduce, leaving behind their eggs and offspring. Spotted salamanders are one of the many species that rely on vernal pools.
Dr. John Burns of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences visits our local vernal pools to study the symbiotic relationship between algae and spotted salamander eggs and their larva. Dr. Burns will speak about the salamander–alga association and discuss why it is currently under intense scrutiny. The uniqueness of this symbiotic interaction has implications for the development of our own adaptive immune systems.
Learn about this fascinating research through a recorded webinar presentation.
