Understanding the evolution of the remarkable diversity of form of organisms on Earth requires insight into both structure and function. We take an integrative approach to this research, combining analyses at levels ranging from molecules to whole organisms. Faculty and Research Interests:

Patricia G. Gensel Paleobotany (palynology); plant morphology, evolution. Ty Hedrick Biomechanics of flight William M. Kier Functional morphology of invertebrates; biomechanics. Joel G. Kingsolver Evolutionary biology, population ecology and functional biology of insects. Sarah Liljegren abscission and cell separation; flower patterning; plant genetics and development Ken Lohmann Neuroethology, sensory biology, and behavior of marine animals. Charles E. Mitchell Disease ecology, plant invasions, community ecology, global change Keith Sockman Neural, physiological, and behavioral ecology.

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