The Elias Lab explores the mechanistic basis of animal behavior as a means to understand basic physiological and evolutionary processes. Our lab concentrates on several key areas: the biomechanics of signal production and signal detection, examinations of the physical processes governing signal propagation, and the interface between physics, biomechanics, and evolution.
Acoustic communication is the primary focus of the Elias lab. Here you can find our bioacoustic research projects including research on spider sounds
Numerous projects on the mechanisms of signal production, transmission, and reception are currently underway in the Elias lab.
Behavioral ecology is a primary focus of the Elias lab. Here you can find our behavioral projects focusing on mating behavior and mating system evolution
