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David McLeod
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Herpetology
Director of Anatomy
KU Undergraduate Biology
2047 Haworth Hall
David works on topics related to the morphology, systematics, and conservation of living amphibians. Current research is focused on species boundaries within the Southeast Asian fanged frogs (genus Limnonectes).
Much of my current work focuses on the morphology and systematics of the Limnonectes kuhlii complex. Limnonectes kuhlii, is a “fanged” frog found throughout much of Southern China, South East Asia, and as far west as India. Morphologically similar throughout its range, the identity of this “species” has been questioned by many, but dealt with by few. Resolution of the genetic and morphological differences within this complex at a population level will further our understanding of global biodiversity and facilitate informed conservation actions in the future.
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From the Biodiversity Insitute blog
April 26, 2013
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February 27, 2013
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January 30, 2013
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November 20, 2012
Two M.Sc. students in the Chaboo lab presented posters on their research at the annual meeting of the the Entomological Society of America, Knoxville, TN, 11-14 November 2012. The ESA is the largest...
November 10, 2012
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October 9, 2012
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October 5, 2012
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September 28, 2012
Please congratulate Dr. Matthew Gimmel on his acceptance of a 2.5 year European Social Fund postdoctoral fellowship to work
on beetle systematics in the lab of Dr. Milada Bocakova, Department of...
September 28, 2012
The Chaboo lab hosted Sara López from the Ciudad Universitaria (UNAM) and the Departament of Zoology, National Collection of Insects, Mexico City, Mexico. Sara is conducting M.Sc. research on a...
August 22, 2012
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