tannermierow.bsky.social
@tannermierow.bsky.social
Sensory biologist who studies snapping shrimp and toe biters!
PhD student at University of Tulsa
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PhD student at University of Tulsa
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Heard from Tanner Mierow at #SICB2026 about the mutualisms between snapping shrimp and gobies.
Gobies need shrimp to dig holes. Shrimp need gobies to keep a lookout.
But who asks who out here?
Gobies initiate- they’re *desperate* for a shrimp. But once initiated, shrimp maintain the relationship.
Gobies need shrimp to dig holes. Shrimp need gobies to keep a lookout.
But who asks who out here?
Gobies initiate- they’re *desperate* for a shrimp. But once initiated, shrimp maintain the relationship.
January 4, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Heard from Tanner Mierow at #SICB2026 about the mutualisms between snapping shrimp and gobies.
Gobies need shrimp to dig holes. Shrimp need gobies to keep a lookout.
But who asks who out here?
Gobies initiate- they’re *desperate* for a shrimp. But once initiated, shrimp maintain the relationship.
Gobies need shrimp to dig holes. Shrimp need gobies to keep a lookout.
But who asks who out here?
Gobies initiate- they’re *desperate* for a shrimp. But once initiated, shrimp maintain the relationship.