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Alex Bell

I have a great passion for all things aquatic. My research interests generally fall within the realm of freshwater ecology, specifically, the study of how anthropogenic activities impact rivers and lakes. I am interested in understanding the particulars of food web dynamics and the energetic linkages between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Invasion ecology is also fascinating to me, and I am interested in investigating new techniques to (1) determine how non-native species affect freshwater ecosystems, (2) manage invasive species that have already become established and (3) prevent further invasions. I am also interested in applied conservation biology and investigating key gaps in knowledge that will help facilitate effective and efficient freshwater management and conservation. Furthermore, I am also interested in ecological stoichiometry and how it can be used to address new questions regarding ecological interactions and ecosystem processes.
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My research here at Trent will focus on the non-lethal effects of predators on prey, within the theoretical framework of ecological stoichiometry. Specifically, I plan to investigate the ways in which prey responses to predator cues affect consumer-driven nutrient cycling. In addition, I am interested in how prey species respond to these predator cues when under varying degrees of nutritional stress.​

Education

  • 2015-Present: MSc Candidate, Environmental and Life Sciences, Trent University, Peterborough, ON
  • 2013: B.S. Ecology, Idaho State University
Contact:
email: albell[at]trentu[dot]ca 
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  • People
    • Dennis Murray
    • Postdoctoral Fellows
    • Graduate Students
    • Undergrads
    • Former Lab Members
  • Research
    • Predator-Prey Interactions
    • Population Ecology
    • Conservation Biology
  • Publications
  • Openings
  • Lab News
  • Teaching
  • Links