Triops: Observing In Science

Triops are very tiny crustaceans known as living fossils (Velazo 1) and are evolved where there was not a lot of water. Also, they would randomly eat their own eyes. Triops are good to observe in science because they are fun to watch and students can learn their charm characteristics (Ansberry). They also have are very high structure making them high in genetic drift but low in gene flow (Zierold). Our Biology class studied the triops by observing how long they swam between the colors: black and yellow, and how long they swam between the colors: black, yellow, white, and red. We put a piece of paper under the container they were in. Then, we brushed the Triops into the center of the container and started the timer. Each set was observed for