Biology/Expert Profile
Dana Krempels, Ph.D.
returns 11/24/2009
Expertise
I can answer biology-related questions in the areas of evolution, zoology, botany, genetics, and ecology. But I don't answer homework questions or provide ideas for your science fair projects. So students please do your learning the right way by reading your text assignments and studying!
Experience in the area
At the University of Miami, I teach Evolution and Biodiversity, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Ecology, and a variety of seminars (e.g., the Biology and Evolution of Human Gender Roles).
Education/Credentials
I have a B.S. in Biology and an A.B. in English from the University of Southern California (1980). I earned my Ph.D. in Biology in the area of evolutionary biology/visual physiology from the University of Miami in 1989.
Past/Present Clients
I am currently an "expert" in both the "Rabbits" and "Wild Animals" categories.
What do you like about this subject?
Hey, I got a Ph.D. in the subject. I guess I must love ALL of it. But my favorite areas are zoology, botany, and evolution.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I hope I can help others learn about and love biology.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
If you're going to teach the Biblical account of creation as science in public school classrooms, then you'd better be ready to also teach the children about the Science of the ancient gods of Scandinavia, Greece, Rome, India, etc. And you must *especially* include the Science of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Everyone should get a fair shake.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jainam | 11/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Quick Reply, Helping and Knowledgeable |
| Luis Ortiz | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hi again Dana, Thank you very much ..... |
| eitan | 11/17/09 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you very much for your effort ..... |
| kyle | 11/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Beck | 11/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent answer. Very helpful. |
Recent Answers from Dana Krempels, Ph.D.
2009-11-17 what is this worm?:
Dear Eitan It's hard for me to tell from the picture, but if there are six legs very near the front of the animal, and not many legs all along the body, then this is very likely a beetle larva. I cannot
2009-11-15 Oily skin:
Dear Ahmed, Mammals all have oil glands that keep the skin lubricated and supple. It may seem excessive at times, but if we didn't have those oil glands, our skin would constantly be chapped and painful
2009-11-10 Chicken breast worms:
Dear Ron, There are other nematode species in which the male and female exist in a constant state of coitus, so the hairlike projection and finlike appendage were very likely the male worm, if what
2009-11-10 pregnancy:
Dear Casandra, Every woman's cycles are a little bit different. But on the average, ovulation occurs approximately 14 days after menstrual cycle begins. Don't use this estimate as a form of birth
2009-11-05 genes:
Dear Ameraalshaar, 1 - Yes, very likely. Although most people are susceptible to infection by HIV, there are a few individuals who do not develop full-blown AIDS even though they are HIV positive.
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