Prokaryotic microbes, commonly termed bacteria, are essential components of the ecosystem in the open ocean. They are major primary producers, major diazotrophs that fix dinitrogen …
I investigated factors that influence microbial diversity and composition and the consequences of this diversity for plant communities. First, I used cloning and sequencing of …
The derived didactyl limbs of most extant artiodactyls have traditionally been viewed as adaptations for fast locomotion. The most primitive condition for artiodactyls is a …
It is widely assumed that differences in wing morphology among bat species are reflected by interspecific differences in flight performance, and consequently, in the way …
The role that dispersal limitation plays in regulating the diversity of local sites in marine systems is poorly understood. Because the delivery of larvae and …
Multiple human impacts are a widespread phenomenon in coastal ecosystems due to high population densities and diverse activities in the coastal zone. I researched human …
Giardia duodenalis is a major cause of diarrheal disease worldwide and eludes effective characterization at the population level due to the fact that the majority …