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Dr. Thomas H. Frazzetta
Professor
Department of Animal Biology
Office: 433 Morrill Hall
Phones: 217/ 333-4199,
333-7801
E-mail:
tomfrazz@life.uiuc.edu
Schooling:
B.S., Cornell University
Ph.D., University of Washington (Seattle)
Post-doctorate, Harvard University |
Interests:
Biomechanics of vertebrate jaws,
especially those of sharks, bony fishes, ancient amphibians, reptiles, and
birds. Mechanical modeling of vertebrate teeth.
Evolutionary processes as they affect major adaptations, macroevolution,
developmental/genetic foundations of large evolutionary changes ("evo-devo");
quantitative models of evolution and development, and of novel adaptations
in populations. |
Work:
Papers and one book in areas of
evolutionary biology, biomechanics, and functional morphology.
Courses taught cover such topics as evolution and structure of chordates,
macroevolutionary processes, evolutionary ecology, and some general
instruction. |
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Department of Animal Biology |
School of Integrative Biology |
Created 02/20/03
Updated 02/20/03
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