Faculty of Biosphere - Geosphere Science, Department of Biosphere - Geosphere Science
- Associate professor
- Hiroko UDAKA
- Research Field
Biology, Animal Physiology
- Keyword(s)
Life cycle, insects, slugs, distribution
- Research theme
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- Seasonal adaptation in insects and slugs
- Cold tolerance in insects and slugs
- Citizen science
Outline of research activities
I am interested in the mechanisms of seasonal adaptation in insects and slugs. Through field collection and laboratory rearing, my research investigates how factors like photoperiod and temperature influence life history traits, their geographic variation, and the physiological mechanisms of cold tolerance. In recent years, I have also been involved in citizen science (project science) initiatives, including surveys on the distribution of newly introduced slug species.
- Desired cooperation
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- Research on life history and thermal tolerance in insects
- Ecological and taxonomic studies of slug species