D. Keith Serafy

D. Keith Serafy serves as Professor of Biology at Long Island University within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, holding a B.A. from the University of South Florida and M.S./Ph.D. degrees from the University of Maine.

His academic qualifications include:

• B.A. from University of South Florida
• M.S. from University of Maine
• Ph.D. from University of Maine

Specializing in Echinoderm Biology, his research focuses on sea urchins and starfish through the lenses of Invertebrate Zoology and Local Flora and Fauna studies. His work examines ecological distribution patterns, dietary adaptations, and reproductive mechanisms in echinoderms, contributing to broader understanding of marine biodiversity and evolutionary processes in benthic environments.

His publication record demonstrates concentrated expertise in echinoderm systematics, with research addressing genus-level diversification evidence and critical analysis of functional morphology literature. These works collectively advance knowledge in marine invertebrate ecology while establishing methodological approaches for studying speciation in benthic organisms.

No scientific awards were documented in the source material.

Available information does not specify graduate student advisement, research grants, laboratory facilities, or collaborative research teams under Professor Serafy's direction.