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Chris

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Expertise

I can answer a wide variety of questions about general evolution or ecology. I can identify wild reptiles and amphibians based on moderate to high quality descriptions or photos, and I can provide information about species' habitats, behaviors, ranges, etc.

Experience in the area

I am an academic, and have published on paleontology, evolution and ecology; and have professionally studied nearly all major vertebrate groups; sharks and other fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. I have conducted professional field research on reptiles and amphibians, as well as many other animals. "Herping" and nature photography have always been some of my favorite hobbies.

Education/Credentials

B.S. General Biology, William Paterson University. Currently working towards a Ph.D. at University of North Texas.

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Recent Answers from Chris

2012-02-26 SF story mutations:

Hi Geoff, First off, evolution, as thought of and discussed by most biologists, generally refers to ‘microevolution,’ which can be defined as: the change in allele (variants of proteins) frequencies

2012-02-24 Human/Ape Common Ancestry:

Hi James, It seems to me that what you are struggling with is not human evolution, but philosophy. You see, what you seem to want is something that does not exist. A well trained and highly educated

2012-02-23 Human/Ape Common Ancestry:

Hi James, Scientifically, the term ape refers to any member of the Superfamily Hominoidea of the Order Primates. This includes the Families Hominidae (Humans, Chimpanzees and Bonobos, Gorillas, and

2012-01-30 First sexually dimorphic organisms:

Hi Remus, Sexual dimorphism refers to anatomical and morphological differences between males and females. Sexual dimorphism typically results from some form of sexual selection, wherein there is non-random

2011-05-19 evolutionof consciousness:

Hi again, I am sorry for the slow response…I have been very busy, and I see you have a lot to say…I don’t mind…I like hearing your thoughts. Yes, much can be learned from the questions ‘Where did

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