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12/09/11Welcome to the Mites' Niche!Feel free to browse around my web page. Below is information about the courses I teach, the research I conduct, as well as some personal information.
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Courses
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Research
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Information about mammalian ectoparasites and the world they live in.
The realm of little creepy crawlers is actually a fascinating one, where
tiny animals a millimeter in size can possess such complexity and form
as to almost be considered a work of sculpted art. These
fascinating animals can be found just about anywhere, and in fact, are
found just about everywhere. From the hairs on your head, to the
pores in your skin, mites and other Acari may be making their homes.
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Ex. Alabidocarpus calcaratus from Myotis velifer
I have also branched into the world of pollination ecology, examining the pollinator communities that surround several types of plants found out in the Trans-Pecos. This project is designed to compile a list of pollinators associated with the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute, as well as study the degree of specialization in several of our native pollinators. My lab is also involved with current studies in applied entomology, through the use of a beetle to control saltcedar. This work, in collaboration with the USDA and the TACCO (Tamarisk Control Committee), aims to reduce the impact of saltcedar on the Big Bend region of the Rio Grande. We have managed to successful establish two species of salt cedar leaf beetle along the river from Candelaria to Big Bend National Park. Another project my lab is working on is a deployable wasterwater treatment plant to be used for military and civilian use. This DAAB unit project is currently looking to see if we can adapt the organism consortium to break down pharmaceutical and sanitary chemical waste. Finally, my work, and that of my students, encompasses the variation in arthropods found in this region. We are conducting both current collections and museum studies into Sulifugids (sun scorpions), as well as several other arthropods.
Graduate
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Cynthia McAlister Melinda Dooley Rosie Meraz Amanda Gutierrez David Sauerzopf Lori George Raquel Acosta Kody Kubala Erin "Lance" Chambers Karin Nilsen Lizbeth Marquez Congrats to Alice Harris : our most recent MS Graduate!!
Toward Success In College |
This is a fun-to-read, easy-to-use guidebook for students trying to make it through college. Recommended reading for anyone trying to get their degree in four (or more) years.
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Photo Album
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Links
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Pictures of myself, my wife Clare, and most importantly, our daughters Catherine and Teresa.
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This site was last updated 12/09/11
