When water fleas grow up in the vicinity of predators, they change their body shape. Crowns of thorns or large heads make them more difficult to eat. Researchers in Bochum provide insight into the underlying mechanisms.
© RUB, Marquard
The Team April 2026
Climate change and other human influences are disrupting the interactions within the ecosystem. The newly appointed professor hopes to determine how this affects freshwater organisms.
© Michael Schwettmann
Prof. Dr. Linda Weiss NDEF 05 / 785 Phone: +49 234 32-25573 E-Mail
