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The Invertebrate Zoology
laboratory at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories consists of Dr. Jonathan
Geller, his graduate students, affiliated faculty, and technicians. Our
research interests are broadly concerned with the evolution and ecology of
marine invertebrates. Much of our work uses molecular approaches. For
example, we use molecular data to investigate phylogenetic relationships
among species, to study population genetic structure, to identify larvae or
members of sibling species complexes, and to study patterns of gene expression.
However, our studies are motivated by an interest in whole organisms and
their natural history. Our phylogenetic, population genetic, and gene
expression studies usually seek to extend our understanding of the adaptation
of organisms to their environment. Graduate students are encouraged to
develop expertise in both field and laboratory techniques, a general
knowledge of the biology of invertebrates, and specific knowledge of the
eastern Pacific invertebrate biota.
Principle Investigator: Dr. Jonathan Geller
Affiliated Researcher: Dr. Simona Bartl
Graduate Students: Jennifer Fisher, Shannon Johnson, Chad King, Lonny Lundsten, Christy
Schnitzler,
Recent Invertebrate Lab Alumnae: Laurie Fitzgerald, Heather Lohr
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