Progress towards integrating an understanding of chemical ecology into sea lamprey control
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Abstract
The sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus, is a destructive invader in the Laurentian Great Lakes that relies on several complex chemical cues to complete their life cycle. The central roles of chemical cues in sea lamprey reproduction provide opportunities to leverage knowledge of sea lamprey chemical ecology when developing alternative or supplemental strategies for sea lamprey control. A solid foundation has been laid regarding sea lamprey chemical ecology, with recent advances in our understanding of the migratory pheromone, male sex pheromone, and alarm cues broadening our fundamental understanding of the diversity, complexity, and evolution of chemical cues used by sea lamprey. Additionally, research applying semiochemicals in differing management scenarios has provided useful insights into the challenges of incorporating chemical cues into the sea lamprey control program. Here, we synthesize new findings related to fundamental research of chemosensory cues along with knowledge learned from management-based tests and explore options for integrating an understanding of chemical ecology into sea lamprey control in light of new knowledge. We also highlight current unknowns and future research needs that should be addressed prior to implementation of sea lamprey chemical ecology into the sea lamprey control program.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Progress towards integrating an understanding of chemical ecology into sea lamprey control |
| Series title | Journal of Great Lakes Research |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jglr.2021.02.008 |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | Suppl 1 |
| Year Published | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Great Lakes Science Center |
| Description | 13 p. |
| First page | S660 |
| Last page | S672 |
| Country | Canada, United States |
| Other Geospatial | Great Lakes |
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