Welcome to the Environmental Physiology Lab at the University of Guelph led by Dr. Patricia Wright.
We are interested in how animals cope with changes in the environment. We explore the strategies that amphibious fishes use to survive and thrive out of water. We have conducted field work in Belize where the self-fertilizing, amphibious mangrove rivulus (Kryptolebias marmoratus) reside in crab burrows in the forest floor. Learn more at Research.
Research in our lab for many years has been focused on nitrogen metabolism and excretion. Elevated ammonia in the environment is toxic to fish. Recently, we have studied the mechanisms of ammonia transport across fish gills, skin and kidney. We have been interested in the pathways for ammonia excretion. Also, we have examined the pathways for urea transport and excretion. Learn more at Research.
Wright Lab News
Hot topic research from the Wright lab in National Geographic
Check out how K. marmoratus chills out when the water gets hot. Traci Watson highlights new research from the lab in National Geographic online.
National Geographic News
Dr. Wright wins F. E. J. Fry Medal
This medal is awarded from the Canadian Society of Zoologists to those who have made outstanding contributions to knowledge and understanding in the field of zoology.
Andy wins speaking award
Andy Turko is this year’s Department of Integrative Biology distinguished student speaker.
Hot topic research from the Wright lab in National Geographic
Check out how K. marmoratus chills out when the water gets hot. Traci Watson highlights new research from the lab in National Geographic online.
National Geographic News
Dr. Wright wins F. E. J. Fry Medal
This medal is awarded from the Canadian Society of Zoologists to those who have made outstanding contributions to knowledge and understanding in the field of zoology.
Andy wins speaking award
Andy Turko is this year’s Department of Integrative Biology distinguished student speaker.
Hot topic research from the Wright lab in National Geographic
Check out how K. marmoratus chills out when the water gets hot. Traci Watson highlights new research from the lab in National Geographic online.
National Geographic News
Dr. Wright wins F. E. J. Fry Medal
This medal is awarded from the Canadian Society of Zoologists to those who have made outstanding contributions to knowledge and understanding in the field of zoology.
Andy wins speaking award
Andy Turko is this year’s Department of Integrative Biology distinguished student speaker.
Hot topic research from the Wright lab in National Geographic
Check out how K. marmoratus chills out when the water gets hot. Traci Watson highlights new research from the lab in National Geographic online.
National Geographic News
Dr. Wright wins F. E. J. Fry Medal
This medal is awarded from the Canadian Society of Zoologists to those who have made outstanding contributions to knowledge and understanding in the field of zoology.
Andy wins speaking award
Andy Turko is this year’s Department of Integrative Biology distinguished student speaker.
Hot topic research from the Wright lab in National Geographic
Check out how K. marmoratus chills out when the water gets hot. Traci Watson highlights new research from the lab in National Geographic online.
National Geographic News
Dr. Wright wins F. E. J. Fry Medal
This medal is awarded from the Canadian Society of Zoologists to those who have made outstanding contributions to knowledge and understanding in the field of zoology.
Andy wins speaking award
Andy Turko is this year’s Department of Integrative Biology distinguished student speaker.
Hot topic research from the Wright lab in National Geographic
Check out how K. marmoratus chills out when the water gets hot. Traci Watson highlights new research from the lab in National Geographic online.
National Geographic News
Dr. Wright wins F. E. J. Fry Medal
This medal is awarded from the Canadian Society of Zoologists to those who have made outstanding contributions to knowledge and understanding in the field of zoology.
Andy wins speaking award
Andy Turko is this year’s Department of Integrative Biology distinguished student speaker.
Hot topic research from the Wright lab in National Geographic
Check out how K. marmoratus chills out when the water gets hot. Traci Watson highlights new research from the lab in National Geographic online.
National Geographic News
Dr. Wright wins F. E. J. Fry Medal
This medal is awarded from the Canadian Society of Zoologists to those who have made outstanding contributions to knowledge and understanding in the field of zoology.
Andy wins speaking award
Andy Turko is this year’s Department of Integrative Biology distinguished student speaker.
Research in the Wright Lab
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