From a1d245cfd1979ec78bbc01e5125af80071f8cc42 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Holden Rohrer Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2020 18:20:32 -0400 Subject: File reorganization More makefile-friendly --- poster/abstract.tex | 8 ------ poster/analysis.tex | 30 -------------------- poster/conclusion.tex | 1 - poster/datatables.tex | 1 - poster/document.tex | 62 ---------------------------------------- poster/format.tex | 76 -------------------------------------------------- poster/hypothesis.tex | 1 - poster/imagesfive.tex | 7 ----- poster/imagesfour.tex | 7 ----- poster/imagesone.tex | 8 ------ poster/imagesthree.tex | 8 ------ poster/imagestwo.tex | 7 ----- poster/img1.i | 8 ++++++ poster/img2.i | 7 +++++ poster/img3.i | 8 ++++++ poster/img4.i | 7 +++++ poster/img5.i | 7 +++++ poster/materials.tex | 9 ------ poster/methods.tex | 1 - poster/notes.tex | 6 ---- poster/palette.h | 8 ++++++ poster/palette.tex | 8 ------ poster/research.tex | 20 ------------- poster/results.tex | 21 -------------- poster/vars.tex | 1 - 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-On the scale of individual pits, antlions optimize for energy. -Unrelated to their partners' pits size, antlions typically size their pits to capture ants. -Weekly feedings helped maintain the natural analogue to scarce ant feedings, so the antlions had to create their pits as determined by the density of the environment (simulated by a small area, which antlions readily detected despite their blindness by extensive trails created in the container). -This caused them to create significantly smaller pits (so much so that at about .8cm deep and .8cm wide, measurement errors became excessively significant) in smaller containers (in terms of depth and width) because the antlions were aware that ants would, regardless, fall in rather than survive throughout the antlion colony. -This is in contrast to the 33x32 where none of the antlions formed pits shallower than 1.1cm and one pit was 4.2cm wide. -Furthermore, large pits may have become an unnecessary aggression or warning mechanism because, in order to preserve the larvae, the species would require sufficiently clear land that a group could populate the surface fully without unintentionally increasing cannibalism rates. - -Throughout the study a clear increase in extreme behaviors was noted, which is shown by Table 1 (Appendix B, Figure 4), which shows that the initial 33x32 trial size had a 19.35\% fatality rate among the 31 antlions involved in the trial, compared the last 8x7 trial size which had a 33.33\% fatality rate. -This resulted in a 13.9785\% increase in deaths throughout the study, which falls within a p value of below 0.05, making the results statistically significant. -The increase in deaths point towards increased cannibalism within the competing antlion population, as all deceased bodies were found with no head or appendages, but rather just a hard exoskeleton, leading to the conclusion that the antlions were cannibalized. -The observed cannibalism of antlions supported the hypothesis that extreme behaviors would increase as trial size decreased, as antlions are known to resort to cannibalism in times of environmental and biological stress. -Furthermore, the increased cannibalism was most likely a result of increased one one interactions between antlions within a smaller trial groups, as the antlions in smaller trial groups have less space to settle in, increasing the chances that they will come into contact with another antlion. -Increased cannibalism could also have been a result of increased competition at lower trial sizes, as in lower trial sizes food was not as spread out as much as it was in larger trial sizes, which could result in increased competition, leading to aggressive behavior such as cannibalism. -Furthermore, extreme behavior such as reclusivity, measured in the total antlions without pits, barely changed in relation to the total antlions introduced in the trial, as a reclusivity percentage of 29.03\% was noted in the 33x32 trial, and a reclusivity percentage of 25\% was noted in the 8x7 trial (Appendix B, Figure 4), which is not statistically significant change. -This led to the conclusion that as trial size decreases aggressive behavior such as cannibalism increases, however, pacifistic behaviors such as reclusiveness are not affected. -However, because the total amount of pits observed in each trial decrease as trial size decreases, it is possible that antlions keep a ration between the total amount of available territory and the number of active pits to avoid competition, as mentioned above in the territory calculation. - -Both sets of behavior---extreme interactions like high levels of reclusivity or cannibalism and the spatial patterning of antlions under space constraints---are useful in models of the natural environments and behavior of antlion larvae. -Reclusivity, for example, is an evolved behavior intended to allow as many larvae as possible to become adults as quickly as possible: rather than spread the wealth of ant food across a very large population, a partial proportion surface and would become adults within a matter of weeks. -This is a protection mechanism against predators, and makes sense for the individual: reclusive behavior underground usually doesn't lead to death and below a certain threshold of energy intake, a pit on the surface doesn't make sense---especially considering the cannibalism risk. -Cannibalism is partially an accidental behavior, but could certainly have some evolutionary implications: if the food supply runs low, antlions will move more and more antlions will be consumed by their peers to make up for the food supply. -Furthermore, the increased surface density under more dense conditions, simulated by a small trial area, (rather than constant density with increasing reclusivity) means that antlions use population density as a proxy for food density because in nature, it would mean the area can support sufficient surface-dwellers. -Antlions' behavior in the artifically constrained trial areas models closely their behavior in densely populated, constantly recycling nurseries, which explains the lack of highly regular structure. diff --git a/poster/conclusion.tex b/poster/conclusion.tex deleted file mode 120000 index a48f6b7..0000000 --- a/poster/conclusion.tex +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -../data/conclusion.tex \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/poster/datatables.tex b/poster/datatables.tex deleted file mode 120000 index bc02edd..0000000 --- a/poster/datatables.tex +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -../gen/tables.tex \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/poster/document.tex b/poster/document.tex deleted file mode 100644 index 7e27dfb..0000000 --- a/poster/document.tex +++ /dev/null @@ -1,62 +0,0 @@ -\input format - 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A cardboard barrier (and sufficient tape) was constructed to restrict it to a 24x24, 16x17, and 8x7 spaces. - Approximately 200 pounds, or four 50lb bags, of quartz sand were needed as a substrate. - Next, 40 antlions were obtained and 160 ants for food. - 40 plastic circular containers (at a six inch diameter and a four inch depth) housed the antlions and 1 housed the ants. - One meter stick, a six inch ruler, and a sharpie were obtained to measure and obtain data from trials. - Then, 40 toothpicks and a small plastic cup with a diameter of 2 inches were applied to record and manage the locations of antlions throughout the study. - A sieve was used to move the antlions from place to place and secure them. - diff --git a/poster/methods.tex b/poster/methods.tex deleted file mode 120000 index 0c21b77..0000000 --- a/poster/methods.tex +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -../data/methods.tex \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/poster/notes.tex b/poster/notes.tex deleted file mode 100644 index 16ab39b..0000000 --- a/poster/notes.tex +++ /dev/null @@ -1,6 +0,0 @@ -Through the experiment several things were noted that could have improved the efficiency of the procedure and became a challenge, for example keeping track of the antlions became challenging as the experiment progressed, especially in the later trials when some of the antlions began to hide passively beneath the sand. -Furthermore, removing the antlions from the enclosure after each trial became tedious, as it was difficult to find antlions that were under the sand or evaded capture. -However, the setup and introductory periods both went well with each trial, as no major issues arose when setting the trials or when introducing the antlions. -It was also noted that depth and width of the pits were smaller in trials with smaller enclosures and that antlions had roughly the same density across all sizes because they would become `dormant' if sufficient area was not readily available, both of which could be due to increased interaction between antlions within smaller enclosures. -Measurement of the antlions' pits also became difficult, especially as the pits decreased in size (namely in the $<$1cm range), because parallax and `bumping' of the pits could introduce error. -Lastly, cannibalism and death occurred at a relatively constant rate across all trials, indicating that cannibalism was more a function of time than a result of overcrowding. diff --git a/poster/palette.h b/poster/palette.h new file mode 100644 index 0000000..eba186e --- /dev/null +++ b/poster/palette.h @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +\definecolor{colo}{rgb}{0.667,0.750,0.953} +\definecolor{page}{rgb}{0.1,0.2,0.3} +\definecolor{section}{rgb}{0.750,0.953,0.667} +\definecolor{title}{rgb}{1,1,1} +\definecolor{head}{rgb}{0.042,0.109,0.285} + +\definecolor{text}{rgb}{0,0,0} +\definecolor{sectiontext}{rgb}{0,0,0} diff --git a/poster/palette.tex b/poster/palette.tex deleted file mode 100644 index eba186e..0000000 --- a/poster/palette.tex +++ /dev/null @@ -1,8 +0,0 @@ -\definecolor{colo}{rgb}{0.667,0.750,0.953} -\definecolor{page}{rgb}{0.1,0.2,0.3} -\definecolor{section}{rgb}{0.750,0.953,0.667} -\definecolor{title}{rgb}{1,1,1} -\definecolor{head}{rgb}{0.042,0.109,0.285} - -\definecolor{text}{rgb}{0,0,0} -\definecolor{sectiontext}{rgb}{0,0,0} diff --git a/poster/research.tex b/poster/research.tex deleted file mode 100644 index da280aa..0000000 --- a/poster/research.tex +++ /dev/null @@ -1,20 +0,0 @@ -To design the experiment and understand the organisms' underlying behaviors which might affect it, extensive background research was required---specifically on their spatial distribution patterns. -First, a previous study analyzing the spatial patterning and structure of termite mounds in an African savanna was examined to better understand the procedure of the experiment. -This study examined how different termite colonies in the African savanna positioned themselves in relation to one another, and uncovered that termite mounds each neighbor sic other termite mounds at a relatively constant distance, creating uniform hexagons of termite mounds through the savannah. -Furthermore, this study uncovered that termite mounds must maintain a constant distance from each other to prevent conflict between termite colonies, which would limit the overall success of the species. -These results helped guide and shape this study that was conducted by providing insight to the possible intraspecies competition that could result from close antlion contact, leading to the prediction that antlions (Myrmeleon immaculatus) would have to space themselves in order to prevent competition for food. -Lastly, this study determined that a change in available space could affect the spatial patterns of termites as well as their behavior, which was later used in designing the conducted experiment. - -Next, several studies regarding the anatomy and behavior of antlions were used in order to better understand the insects. -These studies determined that antlions stay in their larva form, in which they make pits, for 6-8 weeks and develop slower when exposed to less food. -This helped determine the timeline of the experiment and determine the intervals at which the antlions would be fed, as in order to keep results consistent the antlions would have to be the same throughout the course of the experiment, which would require the participating antlions to be fed less in order to stay in their larva stage to make pits. -Furthermore, these studies examined terms such as pit depth and width as well as the feeding patterns and behaviors of antlions, which became crucial areas of study throughout the experiment, as these studies determined that pit depth and width can signify the dominance and success of antlion settlement. -This helped determine the dependent variable---size/density constraints---to examine over the course of the study. -Finally, these studies determined that antlions have a tendency to cannibalize each other in times of food shortage and significant competition. -This provided another dependent variable to track over time and examine as size decreased, as cannibalized antlions were unsuccessfully metabolized and evident in pits. - -Lastly, a series of studies about antlion dispersal pattern called the ``Doughnut theory'' were examined to better understand the current scientific knowledge surrounding antlion dispersal patterns. -These papers determined that antlions naturally position themselves in a ``doughnut,'' in which a ring of antlions circle a center point or food source to limit competition for ants, as each antlion has equal access to the food source. -This study also concluded that when antlions are introduced one by one the same results occur, which confirmed that the procedure could introduce one antlion at a time without interfering with results and spatial patterns, helping further perfect and standardize the procedure, as well as provide a better understanding of antlions behavior patterns. -These studies provided a better understanding of antlion settlement patterns and gave a guideline for what to expect as trials continued. -Finally these studies provided scientific procedures that could be tested and confirmed throughout the experiment, allowing for a source to cross-check results and procedures with in order to perfect the procedure of the experiment. diff --git a/poster/results.tex b/poster/results.tex deleted file mode 100644 index 8506bdd..0000000 --- a/poster/results.tex +++ /dev/null @@ -1,21 +0,0 @@ -\input datatables -\newfont tablefont=cmr10@11pt -\def\table#1#2{ - 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Bigger dots mean more pits of that size in that trial area}{6in}\hfil - \picturetop{../photos/pcr.jpg}{DNA Ladder and PCR tests were used to detect Cytochrome-B gene appearance in a primed DNA mixture from crushed antlions.}{4in} -} -\kern-1.3in\hbox{ - \picture{../graph/nearest_neighbor.png}{The geometric average of trial edge length correlates closely with nearest neighbor distance, demonstrating consistent spacing by antlions.}{6in} - \deaths{Number of Deaths and Pits Successfully Formed in Each Trial/Subtrial} -} - -\territory{The Pit Depths, Widths, and ``Territory,'' Observed in Each Trial} diff --git a/poster/vars.tex b/poster/vars.tex deleted file mode 120000 index 1e97452..0000000 --- a/poster/vars.tex +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -../data/vars.tex \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/poster/voronoi.i b/poster/voronoi.i new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bbf35ee --- /dev/null +++ b/poster/voronoi.i @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +% Images of Voronoi Diagrams with side captions + +\def\twopic#1#2#3#4{%files, size + \hbox{\pdfximage width #3 height #4{#1}\pdfrefximage\pdflastximage\pdfximage width #3 height #4{#2}\pdfrefximage\pdflastximage} +} +\def\fourpic#1#2#3#4#5#6{%four files, no caption, individual size (wid, hei) + \vbox{\twopic{#1}{#2}{#5}{#6}\twopic{#3}{#4}{#5}{#6}} +} + + +\line{ + \fourpic{imgs/2019-10-16.png}{imgs/2019-10-30.png}{imgs/2019-12-19.png}{imgs/2019-12-3.png}{2.5in}{2in} + \hfil + \vbox{\hsize=5.5in + \noindent{\bf Individual Trial Voronoi Diagrams} + + The ant\-lions were studied in several different (restricted) container sizes. + These Voronoi diagrams which label the territories of each ant\-lion (an ant\-lion ``possesses'' a part of the map within its segmented portion if its pit (the blue dot) is closest to that point). + By examination of the Voronoi diagrams in conjunction with measurement of the closest neighboring pit, it was determined that ant\-lions reclude and cannibalize sufficiently to ensure roughly constant habitation density (proving, at least evolutionary, awareness of group strategies like allowing a few ant\-lions to become adults very quickly). + } +} +\vskip.2in +\line{ + %%Images + \fourpic{imgs/2019-12-19.png}{imgs/2019-12-20.png}{imgs/2019-12-3.png}{imgs/2019-12-5.png}{2.5in}{2in} + \hfil + \vbox{\hsize=5.5in% + \noindent{\bf Trial and subtrial Voronoi Diagrams} + + Two trial sizes were tested twice (earlier on left, later on right) because the ant\-lions submerged themsel\-ves in the sand and became inaccessible. + This shows that, when given appropriate time to develop new nursery conditions, ant\-lions manage to successfully redistribute themselves. + In the wild, this would correspond to a number becoming full adults and the remaining larvae rising to the surface. + This indicates that they have advanced detective capability, likely without complex group-interactive cognition + } +} diff --git a/poster/voronoi.tex b/poster/voronoi.tex deleted file mode 100644 index d8dba8c..0000000 --- a/poster/voronoi.tex +++ /dev/null @@ -1,34 +0,0 @@ -% Images of Voronoi Diagrams with side captions - -\def\twopic#1#2#3#4{%files, size - \hbox{\pdfximage width #3 height #4{#1}\pdfrefximage\pdflastximage\pdfximage width #3 height #4{#2}\pdfrefximage\pdflastximage} -} -\def\fourpic#1#2#3#4#5#6{%four files, no caption, individual size (wid, hei) - \vbox{\twopic{#1}{#2}{#5}{#6}\twopic{#3}{#4}{#5}{#6}} -} - - -\line{ - \fourpic{../imgs/2019-10-16.png}{../imgs/2019-10-30.png}{../imgs/2019-12-19.png}{../imgs/2019-12-3.png}{2.5in}{2in} - \hfil - \vbox{\hsize=5.5in - \noindent{\bold Individual Trial Voronoi Diagrams} - - The ant\-lions were studied in several different (restricted) container sizes. - These Voronoi diagrams which label the territories of each ant\-lion (an ant\-lion ``possesses'' a part of the map within its segmented portion if its pit (the blue dot) is closest to that point). - By examination of the Voronoi diagrams in conjunction with measurement of the closest neighboring pit, it was determined that ant\-lions reclude and cannibalize sufficiently to ensure roughly constant habitation density (proving, at least evolutionary, awareness of group strategies like allowing a few ant\-lions to become adults very quickly). - } -} -\vskip.2in -\line{ - %%Images - \fourpic{../imgs/2019-12-19.png}{../imgs/2019-12-20.png}{../imgs/2019-12-3.png}{../imgs/2019-12-5.png}{2.5in}{2in} - \hfil - \vbox{\hsize=5.5in% - \noindent{\bold Trial and subtrial Voronoi Diagrams} - Two trial sizes were tested twice (earlier on left, later on right) because the ant\-lions submerged themsel\-ves in the sand and became inaccessible. - This shows that, when given appropriate time to develop new nursery conditions, ant\-lions manage to successfully redistribute themselves. - In the wild, this would correspond to a number becoming full adults and the remaining larvae rising to the surface. - This indicates that they have advanced detective capability, likely without complex group-interactive cognition - } -} -- cgit