Arthropod acoustic communication is a primary focus at the Patek Lab. Here you can find our acoustically oriented research projects along with sounds and video of spiny lobsters (Palinuridae) and mantis shrimp (Stomatopoda).
Phylogeny and evolution of lobsters.
Patek, S.N., R. M. Feldmann, M. Porter and D. Tshudy. 2006. Phylogeny and evolution of lobsters. In: "Lobsters: Biology, Management, Aquaculture and Fisheries", B. F. Phillips ed., Blackwell Publishing.
"Lobsters: Biology, Management, Aquaculture and Fisheries", B. F. Phillips ed., Blackwell Publishing.




