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Cirino Publishes Research on Insect Communication and Reproductive Behavior

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Lauren Cirino co-authored four papers over the past year exploring insect communication and how reproductive behaviors influence survival and evolutionary success.

Two of the papers focus on the reproductive behavior of treehoppers, with findings that can contribute to understanding and managing insect populations as they spread across the region. Cirino’s research program also incorporates UMW students in the study of insect behavior and communication. Learn more about Cirino’s research and publications.