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Dr. Phillip Harris
Dr. Harris' research interests are in systematics, biogeography, phylogeography, and conservation genetics of fishes and other aquatic organisms. Dr. Harris can be contacted at 205-348-1831 or pharris@bama.ua.edu.
Dr. Harris' webpage.
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| 1987 - 2001 |
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Dr. Richard Mayden
Dr. Mayden is now Professor & Endowed Chair of Natural Sciences and
Chair, Department of Biology, Saint Louis University. He is a co-author of the recently published book, Fishes of Alabama.
Mayden's Biography
Dr. Mayden's webpage
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| 1957-1987 |
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Dr. Herbert T. Boschung
Dr. Boschung is now Emeritus Professor in Biological Sciences & Emeritus Curator of UAIC. He is co-author of the recently published book, Fishes of Alabama.
Boschung's Biography
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| 1949-1957 |
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Dr. Ralph L. Chermock
During his time as curator, Dr. Chermock was responsible for amassing a Natural History Collection at the University of Alabama consisting of approximately 15,000 herpetological specimens, 25,000 freshwater and marine fishes, 1200 mammals, 300 birds, 10,000 insects, and 5,000 plant specimens. He and his wife, Ottile, prepared more than 1500 plant sheets for the Herbarium.
Chermock's Biography
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| Collections Manager |
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| 1987-Present |
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Dr. Bernard R. Kuhajda
Dr. Kuhajda's research interests are in systematics and ecology of freshwater fishes, crayfishes, and freshwater shrimp. Along with maintaining the fish collection, managing the database, processing loans, and supervising student workers, Dr. Kuhajda has developed an exceptional educational outreach program for local schools with an in-house and traveling fish show. For more information about the outreach program you can contact him at 205-348-1822 or bkuhajda@bama.ua.edu.
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