Cutting Ribbons: An investigation into nemertean worms and their tetrodotoxin content

Abstract

Hypothesis Nemerteans which possess vibrant colors and abundance of tint (such as very neon greens, yellows, reds, blues, or purples) will be more likely to have high concentrations of TTX than those without, due to the fact that aposematism is often an indicator of toxicity within nature. Null Hypothesis Nemerteans which possess vibrant colors and abundance of tint (such as very neon greens, yellows, reds, blues, or purples) will not likely have higher concentrations of TTX than those without, due to the fact that aposematism is often an indicator of toxicity within nature, but not always.