Department of Biology
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Steve P. Yanoviak
Assistant Professor
(501) 569-8342
(501) 569-3271 (fax)
spyanoviak@ualr.edu
Ph.D. (Zoology) 1999 University of Oklahoma
M.S. (Entomology) 1993 Purdue University
B.S. (Entomology) 1991 Auburn University
Research Interests
My research examines how species interactions, community processes,
and anthropogenic disturbance shape local species richness in
terrestrial and small aquatic systems. My approach is field-based
and focuses on the behavioral ecology of arthropods and trophic
ecology of detritus-based systems. Current projects address:
1) behavioral ecology of tropical arboreal ants and, more
generally, selection pressures associated with life in
arboreal settings; 2) community ecology of leaf litter and
phytotelm systems; and 3) ecology of disease vectors,
especially mosquitoes. Additional details regarding ongoing
research projects are available at:
http://www.canopyants.com
Courses Taught
BIOL 3405 Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL 4190 Biology Seminar
BIOL 4424 Entomology
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