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Wendy Moore

Professor, Entomology / Insect Science - GIDP | Member of the Graduate Faculty | Professor, Entomology | Curator, Insect Collection-Department of Entomology

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My long-term research interest is the evolution of biotic diversity. I use molecular genetic techniques, morphological methods, and robust phylogenetic frameworks to identify and describe natural groups of marine and terrestrial arthropods, to study their diversification and patterns of distribution, and to elucidate the ecological roles and the importance of key innovations that have significantly affected their evolutionary histories. I am especially interested in the evolution of symbiotic lifestyles and investigating how major biotic, climatic, and tectonic events may have influenced the timing and patterns of diversification. Much of my current research is on the carabid beetle subfamily Paussinae, many species of which are obligate symbionts with ants. Other ongoing studies explore the evolution of adephagan beetles and bombardier beetles. Read more about my specific research projects here.

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    • Undergrad Research Opportunity Paid, Volunteer, For Credit

      Grant: 020584-00001

      We have opportunities to hire undergraduates to work as part of curatorial teams for the next two years.

    • Methods in Insect Science

    • Insect Systematics

    • Secrets of Success: Evolutionary Ecology of Terrestrial Arthropods

    • Research in Ecology and Evolution

    • Insect Biology

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