Monthly Archives: March 2009

The ENMTools web site is getting ready for launch

Posted on March 31, 2009 by sticklematt

For anyone out there who read our Evolution paper last year, Rich Glor, Michael Turelli, and I are putting together a web site to host the software we made for that study. It’s got a bunch of other little bits … Continue reading →

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Stickleblog: The stickleback family tree

Posted on March 27, 2009 by sticklematt

Until recently, sticklebacks were thought to be pretty closely related to seahorses and pipefish. At first glance, it seems reasonable: both groups of fish have bony armor plates, male parental care, and species with elongated bodies and snouts. Many of … Continue reading →

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Stickleblog: Get ready for sticklebacks!

Posted on March 20, 2009 by sticklematt

This is the first installment of a weekly feature on the Wainwright Lab blog. First, a little introduction: My name is Matthew McGee, and I’m a graduate student in the Population Biology program at UC Davis with Peter Wainwright. (For … Continue reading →

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Rita's Interview on NPR

Posted on March 17, 2009 by sticklematt

As many of you know, Rita and Peter found a surprising and unique use for the raptorial set of second jaws in moray eels. This set is used to grab and insert the prey to the mouth. Click here to … Continue reading →

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Rita’s Interview on NPR

Posted on March 17, 2009 by sticklematt

As many of you know, Rita and Peter found a surprising and unique use for the raptorial set of second jaws in moray eels. This set is used to grab and insert the prey to the mouth. Click here to … Continue reading →

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