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Cori Black 🐟
@ramennoodlecats.bsky.social
Evolutionary Ichthyologist 🐟
Postdoc at NMNH🕷️
Cat and reptile lady 🐈🦎🐢
Bi in Sci (she/they) 🏳️‍🌈
If you see this, post a gif from one of your comfort shows.
January 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I’m excited that my first paper on spiders is out in @journal-evo.bsky.social ! We test the reciprocal selection between the extended and somatic phenotypes across spiders and found weaker bite forces in spiders that use a web to immobilize prey.

academic.oup.com/evolut/advan...
Extended phenotype affects somatic phenotype in spiders: web builders have lower estimated biting forces than free hunters
Abstract. Reciprocal selection between extended and somatic phenotypes is an active area of investigation. Recent research on the influence of web building
academic.oup.com
November 29, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Reposted by Cori Black 🐟
"they won't stop at trans people" - ok even if they did stop at trans people they still need their ass beat, right?
November 21, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Our Doradoidea paper has been in the works for a while and I’m excited to see the final product! Please check it out!!!
Pleased to share our new paper studying the adaptive diversification of body shape in catfishes of the superfamily Doradoidea and exploration of the evolution of modularity and integration.

DOI: doi.org/10.1643/i202...
50-day free access link: www.ichthyologyandherpetology.org/ihbjbd/bxi20...
November 20, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Is there a way to see if you were included in a starter pack? Please help an old lady navigate this app!
November 16, 2024 at 1:55 AM
The gif does not seem to be working. So here is a video! Spider jaws are fascinating!
November 15, 2024 at 3:30 PM
So, what have I been up to lately? I've been exploring the form and function of spider jaws at the Smithsonian NMNH. I expect to share some cool discoveries soon!
November 15, 2024 at 3:28 PM
It looks like Bluesky is finally taking off! I’ll have to be more active over here. I’ve got some cool stuff I want to talk about!!!
November 14, 2024 at 3:05 PM
THE SYSTEM FINALLY GOT ME!!! Meet Phoebe, the stinkiest little poo queen. #caturday
September 28, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Same, but the cat distribution system is not working for me 😢
I am emotionally fragile enough to bring home the next cat I find.
September 23, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Lmfao. Elder certified?!
September 23, 2024 at 1:13 AM
It must be the end of the academic job season cause my inbox is flooded with rejections.
June 12, 2024 at 4:07 PM
I am emotionally fragile enough to bring home the next cat I find.
March 23, 2024 at 6:57 PM
I'll never not See a tortie, share a tortie!!!
March 21, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Drop an alien that’s not from Star Wars or Star Trek.
March 19, 2024 at 12:42 AM
Oof. I checked Twitter to see how it was going over there. It is not good.
March 16, 2024 at 5:27 PM
This is rude.
Cancer: The acute agony you’ve been experiencing will let up a bit and morph into more of a vague dread that’s actually much, much harder to endure.
February 26, 2024 at 2:19 AM
This baby boy knows I’m leaving again. This time it’ll only be for 2 days. I’m sure he can’t wait for me to get back so he can bite my calf again. 🐈🛫
February 20, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Reposted by Cori Black 🐟
July 28, 2023 at 11:55 PM
Oh no. I have a cold and cannot taste the garlic in these potatoes 😭
February 17, 2024 at 1:13 AM
February 7, 2024 at 9:05 PM
What am I supposed to do with all these coveted invite codes now?!?
February 6, 2024 at 2:12 PM
I bought these and it’s totally worth it!
5 hours left right now to get all but 2 for $18.
www.humblebundle.com/books/terry-...
February 1, 2024 at 7:38 PM
As much as I love science and will miss my SICB friends, I'm so glad I chose to stay home this week. Doing what's best for your mental health should always be your priority. Besides, I'll see y'all at Evolution or (hopefully) JMIH this summer!
January 3, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Does anyone know where to find examples of good job talks (or recordings of them) or just general advice on how to put together a good job talk?
December 29, 2023 at 11:18 PM