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- My research has focused on the sensory basis of animal orientation and navigation, in particular the use of polarized light and magnetic cues to guide movements. This research primarily has used salamanders as model animals, but research has also been conducted on other amphibians, reptiles, and humans.
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- Amphibians and Reptiles
- Evolution
- Navigation
- Neurobiology & Behavior
- Orientation
- Sensory Physiology
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Publications
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academic article
- History of the First World Congress of Herpetology (Canterbury, UK, 1989). Herpetological Review. 43:182-186. 2012
- My Remembrances of Professor Ding Hanpo. Straits Publ. Co., Fuzhou, Fujian, China. na:29-33. 2012
- Paul M. Daniel (1924-2012): A Key Early Officer in the Society. Herpetological Review. 43:534. 2012
- Amphibian Extinction Crisis: The Key Threat of Habitat Loss and a Potential Major Role for Amateurs. Herpetological Review. 42:139-142. 2011
- Contributions to the History of Herpetology: Anfänge, Arbeitsprozess und Ausblick auf Band III.. Sekretär [Rheinbach]. 10:3-16. 2010
- The nomenclatural status of some generic nomina of Megophryidae (Amphibia, Anura).. Zootaxa. 2493:78-80. 2010
- The Development of Systematic Reviews of the Turtles of the World. Vertebrate Zoology. 57:139-148. 2007
- America's first herpetological expedition: William Bartram's travels in southeastern United States (1773-1777). Bonner Zoologische Beitrage. 52:275-295. 2004
- Deciphering Latin dates and place names on the title pages of old herpetological books. Internat. Soc. Hist. Biblio. Herpetol.. 1:34-35. 2000
- Revised checklist of Chinese Amphibia & Reptilia. Sichuan Jour. Zool.. 19:196-207. 2000
- Russell’s viper: Daboia russelii, not Daboia russellii, due to Classical Latin rules. Hamadryad (Madras). 25:83-85. 2000
- Firefly toxicosis in lizards. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 25:1981-1986. 1999
- True navigation by an amphibian. Animal Behaviour. 50:855-858. 1999
- The salamanders of Guerrero, Mexico, with descriptions of five new species of Pseudoeurycea (Caudata: Plethodontidae). Occas. Pap. Nat. Hist. Mus. Univ. Kansas. 177. 1996
- The proper generic name for the Asian wolf snakes: Lycodon (Serpentes: Colubridae). Sichuan Jour. Zool.,. 14:74-75. 1995
- First records of the pipe snake (Cylindrophis) in China. Asiatic Herpetol. Res.. 4:37-41. 1992
- Studies on hynobiid salamanders, with description of a new genus. Asiatic Herpetol. Res.. 3:37-45. 1990
- Cylindrophis ruffus, a New Family Record for Chinese Snakes (in Chinese). Sichuan Jour. Zool.. 8:26. 1989
- Hynobius chinensis, its 100th Anniversary: A Redescription (in Chinese). Sichuan Jour. Zool.. 8. 1989
- Polarotaxis in desert lizards (Uma notata). Jour. Comp. Physiol. A. 156:547-552. 1985
- Herpetological activities in the People's Republic of China. Herpetological Review. 14:107. 1983
- Salamanders of the genus Bolitoglossa from the Sierra Madra del Sur of southern Mexico. Journal of Herpetology. 17:295-307. 1983
- Sensory aspects of amphibian orientation. Vertebrata Hungar.. 21:7-18. 1982
- Toad orientation: variability of response and its relationship to individuality and environmental parameters. Jour. Comp. Physiol. A. 144:45-51. 1981
- Individuality in the use of orientation cues by green frogs. Animal Behaviour. 28:413-425. 1980
- Melatonin and thyroxine: influence on compass orientation in salamanders. Jour. Comp. Physiol., A. 136:235-241. 1980
- A brief history of herpetology in North America before 1900. Soc. Study Amphib. Rept., Herpetol. Circ.. 8:1-40. 1979
- Toad tadpoles associate preferentially with siblings. Nature. 282:611-613. 1979
- The pineal body: site of extraocular perception of celestial cues for orientation in the tiger salamander. Jour. Comp. Physiol., A. 124:357-361. 1978
- Imprisoned Argentine scientist. Science. 197:938. 1977
- Extraocular photoreception in amphibians.. Photochemistry and Photobiology. 23:275-298. 1976
- Territorial and vocal behavior in neotropical frogs of the genus Centrolenella. Herpetologica. 30:75-78. 1974
- Extraocular perception of polarized light by orienting salamanders. Jour. Comp. Physiol.. 87:203-212. 1973
- Spatial orientation by salamanders using plane-polarized light. Science. 181:285-287. 1973
- Two methods for using period length to study rhythmic phenomena. Jour. Comp. Physiol.. 83:63-71. 1973
- New tree frogs of the genus Hyla from the cloud forests of western Guerrero, Mexico. Occas. Pap. Mus. Nat. Hist. Univ. Kansas. 7. 1972
- The influence of prehistoric man on the distribution of the box turtle. Ann. Carnegie Mus.. 41:263-280. 1970
- The role of extraoptic photoreceptors in amphibian rhythms and orientation: a review. Journal of Herpetology. 4:99-112. 1970
- Extraoptic phase-shifting of circadian rhythm in salamanders. Science. 164:1290-1292. 1969
- Synonymy of the Pliocene turtles Pseudemys hilli Cope and Chrysemys limnodytes Galbreath. Journal of Herpetology. 1:32-38. 1968
- Turtles from archeological sites in the Great Lakes region. Michigan Archaeol.. 14:147-163. 1968
- Three new frogs of the genus Hyla from the Sierra Madre del Sur of Mexico. Occas. Pap. Mus. Zool. Univ. Michigan. 642:1-18. 1965
- Egg-laying behavior in the spotted turtle, Clemmys guttata (Schneider). Ohio Jour. Sci.. 61:180-182. 1961
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book
- Erpétologie Générale, by C. Duméril and G. Bibron . Vol. 1 to 9, plus atlas. 2012
- Biology of the Reptilia, Volume 22: Comprehensive Literature of the Reptilia 2010
- Biology of the Reptilia: The Skull and Appendicular Locometry Apparatus of Lepidosauria. Vol. 22. 2008
- Biology of the Reptilia: The Skull of Lepidosauria. Vol. 21. 2008
- Contributions to the History of Herpetology, Volume 2. Vol. 21. 2007
- Herpetology of China 1993
- Handbook to Middle East Amphibians and Reptiles 1992
- Contributions to the History of Herpetology. Vol. 1. 1989
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- Herpetological exploration, research, and conservation in Vietnam. Herpetofauna of Vietnam. 33-56. 2009
- The evolution of amphibian systematics. Amphibian Biology, Volume 7: Systematics. 2407-2435. 2007
- Amphibians and humans. Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia, 2nd ed. 2003
- Salamander classification and reproductive biology. An historical overview. Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Urodela (general series: Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny ed. by B. G. M. Jamieson). 2003
- Amphibians; A key amphibian event; Kaleidoscopic adaptation; Conscientious parents. The New Encyclopedia of reptiles and Amphibians. 2002
- Classification and taxonomy. Evolutionary relationships of amphibians and reptiles. The New Encyclopedia of reptiles and Amphibians. 2002
- Myth versus reality: the challenges of illustrating amphibians and reptiles. Illustrated Classic Herpetological Books at the Univ. Kansas in Pictures and Conversations. 2000
- An annotated checklist of West Indian amphibians and reptiles. Contributions to West Indian Herpetology. 1996
- Herpetologists of the past. In: Contributions to the History of Herpetology. 1989
- Chapter 17: Illustrating amphibians and reptiles. Guild Handbook of Scientific Illustration. 1988
- Amphibians: Introduction; Metamorphosis; Colors; Parental Care. The Encyclopaedia of Reptiles and Amphibians. 1986
- Human homing orientation: a critique and alternative hypotheses. Magnetite Biomineralization and Magnetoreception in Organisms. 1985
- Directional and discriminatory responses of salamanders to weak magnetic fields. Animal Migration, Navigation, and Homing. 1978
- Understanding the science of biology. Readings and Exercises for Introductory Biology. 1974
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conference paper
- Herpetological investigations in China by foreign naturalists. Proceedings of the 1st Asian Herpetological Meeting, Huangshan. 331. 1993
- Orientation mechanisms in a desert lizard, Uma notata. Studies in Herpetology, Proc. Europ. Herpetol. Meet.. 583-588. 1988
- The function of extraocular photoreception in amphibian behavior. Amer. Soc. Photobiol.. 126-127. 1974
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- Perception of the plane of polarized light and its use by orienting salamanders. 339. 1972
- Shoreline imprinting in the tiger salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum). 128. 1972
- Function of extraoptic photoreceptors in amphibian behavior: I. Manipulation of the biological clock. 486. 1971
- Polarized light: detection via extraoptic receptor and its use by orienting salamanders. 105. 1971
- How do trained frogs find a goal box?. 198. 1970
- Environmental control of locomotor activity in a salamander (Plethodon glutin-osus) 1969
- Extraoptic entrainment of circadian rhythm in salamanders (Plethodon glutinosus). 176. 1968
- An ecological study of the snake Natrix erythrogaster, with remarks on its post-glacial dispersal. 61-62. 1963
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report
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review
- Profiles of Rafinesque. 285-286. 2005
- Biology as history, by G. Pinna and M.T. Ghiselin 1998
- Organizing scientific meetings, by August Epple. 410. 1998
- Revised Catalogue of the Herpetological Collection in Turin University I. Amphibia, by E. Gavetti and F. Andreone. 162. 1995
- Snake Life History in Kyoto, by Hajime Fukada. 113-114. 1993
- Atlas Anima, volume 3, Amphibia and Reptilia, by Hiroshi Aramata. (book review). 32. 1990
- Thomas Eisner June 25, 1929 - March 25, 2011 2011
- Carl Gans (1923-2009) and the integrative biology of reptiles. 2010
- Preface to the Final Volume 2010
- René Léon Bourret and the herpetology of Indochina 2009
- In honor of Abbot Stott Gaunt 2008
- José Miguel Cei (1918-2007). 2008
- An American’s Appreciation of Professor Ding Hanbo 2005
- Henri Clerét Seibert (1916–2003) 2004
- In Memoriam: Roger Conant (1909–2003) with reflections by some of Roger’s colleagues 2004
- Cynthia Kagarise Sherman (1950–2002) 2003
- Foreword to the reproduction 1999
- Nikolai Nikolaevich Szczerbak 1999
- The remarkable career of Roger Conant 1994
- Cheng-chao Liu from an American perspective 1990
- Foreword: Dedication to Charles F. Walker 1989
- The mysteries of amphibian migration 1980
- Plethodon longicrus, a new salamander (Amphibia: Plethodontidae) from North Carolina 1962
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Teaching
teaching overview
- "Academic Skills for Biologists" is a course for graduate students and postdocs that prepares them for job interviews, writing grants and papers, dealing with editors, understanding the tenure process, managing research grants and labs, etc.
Service
service to the profession
- American Society of Naturalists
- Herpetologists' League
- Sigma Xi
- Society for the History of Natural History
- University Corporation on Atmospheric Research Member 1998 - 2004
- Declining Amphibian Populations Task Force, Species Survival Commission Board of Directors 1993 - 2000
- Council of Biology Editors Member 1962 - 1966
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Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in, University of Michigan 1968
- M.S. in, University of Michigan 1965
- B.A. in, Ohio Wesleyan University 1962
awards and honors
- Governor’s Commission on Regulations for Venomous Reptiles, 1997
- Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1997
- Academy Scholar, 1986
- Fellow, 1986
- Merrill Presidential Scholar Faculty Designate, 1985
- Confucius Award, 1985
- Distinguished Scholar, 1985
- Merrill Presidential Scholar Faculty Designate, 1984
- Visiting Professor of Zoology, 1981
- Award for Innovative Teaching, 1975
- Thomas P. Madden Outstanding Teacher Award, 1971
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research keyword
- Amphibians and Reptiles
- Evolution
- Navigation
- Neurobiology & Behavior
- Orientation
- Sensory Physiology