Science activity #49798,
updated 17 November 2022
Effects of copper exposure on the olfactory response of Delta smelt [Hypomesus transpacificus]: Investigating linkages between morphological and behavioral anti-predator response
Description / purpose
This study aimed to address the question of how water-borne copper can affect the ability of delta smelt to detect predator related odorants and conduct essential behaviors. To do this, the project included a thorough morphological and cytological study of the delta smelt olfactory organ, which had previously not been well-studied. The researchers also characterized the olfactory mediated antipredatory response to alarm cues and assessed the effects of copper exposure on the anti-predator behavior and morphology of the olfactory rosette of delta smelt.
Linked science activities
None specifiedCollaborators
PedroAlejandro TrianaGarcia, Principal investigator -
University of California - Davis [UC Davis]
Swee Teh, Co-investigator -
University of California - Davis [UC Davis]
Shawn Acuna, Contributor -
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Activity status
- 1 Awarded / Initiating (2018)
- 2 In progress / Ongoing (2018 - 2020)
- 3 Complete
Funding summary
Total allocated funding: $129,712
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Contract # or labor code | 5298 |
| Implementing organization | University of California - Davis [UC Davis] |
| Funding organization | Delta Stewardship Council |
| Funding Source | Delta Stewardship Council - General Fund |
| Date of award | 2018-02-01 |
| Date of fiscal year-end | Not provided |
| Total award amount | $129,712 |
| State type of obligation | Not provided |
| Federal type of obligation | Not provided |
| Reimbursability | Not provided |
| Procurement mechanism | Contracted competitive or direct award |
Location
Subbasins
Delta regions
Geographic tags
None specified
Products and outputs
| Type | Title | Description | Views |
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Delta Science Fellow 2018: Effects of copper exposure on the olfactory response of Delta smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus): Investigating linkages between morphological and behavioral anti-predator response | Project fact sheet | 9 |
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Effects of copper exposure on the olfactory organ of delta smelts: From tissues to behavior. | Presentation at the 2019 State of the San Francisc | 0 |
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The histopathological effects of copper exposure on the olfactory organ of delta smelts: Linking pathology with behavior in an endangered fish. | Presentation at the 2019 ACVP Meeting, Brookings S | 0 |
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Triana Garcia, P. A. (2021). Studies on The Olfactory Biology and Behavioral Responses to Copper Exposure of The Native Indicator Species Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus). UC Davis. | Dissertation | 6 |