Genetics
Anglerfish, Frogfish, Batfish (and more), Oh My!
Maile, A.J., Smith, W.L. & M. P. Davis (2025). A total-evidence phylogenetic approach to understanding the evolution, depth transitions, and…
Author: Jasper Meagher
I am a PhD student in Biological Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography. I completed my M.Res in Ocean Science at the University of Southampton, and completed my B.S. in Biology at Florida State University. I study deep sea coral communities and hydrothermal vent communities, especially with a focus on how physical and geological variable drive organism distribution, diversity, and change over time. When I'm not focused on school, I work with reptiles, and spend a lot of time making art for my friends and family!
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