Faculty of Biosphere - Geosphere Science, Department of Biosphere - Geosphere Science
- Professor
- Keiji NAKAMURA
- Research Field
Biology
- Keyword(s)
Insect, Life history, Seasonal adaptations
- Research theme
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- Experimental analysis of insect life-cycle adaptations
- Analysis of environmental factors affecting animal life cycles
- Studies of of environmental effects on amphibian growth and development
Outline of research activities
Insects adapt to various terrestrial environments. In temperate regions, to survive cold temperatures in winter is essential for insects. Thus, many insects predict the arrival of period which is not suitable for development and reproduction, and change their physiological state. I am studying how insects regulate the life cycles in response to environmental signals, by field observations and rearing experiments.

- Desired cooperation
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- Preservation of ecosystems
- Experimental analysis of pest's life cycle
- Effects of environmental changes on animal ecology