R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Testing the “Sixth Sense” of Anuran Amphibians

Talk: Testing the “Sixth Sense” of Anuran Amphibians

Speaker: Dr. Rafael Marquez, Senior Researcher, Museo Nacional Ciencias Naturales

When: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom; Reception to follow in Café Carnegie

Tickets: Free. Museum admission not required.

Anuran amphibians (adult frogs and toads) have a very unique adaptation of the inner ear that detects vibrations from soil, water, and plants. Dr. Rafael Marquez, Senior Researcher at the Museo Nacional Ciencias Naturales in Spain, will describe field tests with the emissions of vibrations to shed light on the selective advantage of this seismic detector.

Please join us for a reception in Café Carnegie immediately following the seminar.

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Learn about scientific discoveries directly from the experts in the field. Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s scientific research staff and invited speakers discuss their latest findings on numerous scientific topics at the R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar series.