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Richard Emlet is a Professor of Biology at the University of Oregon (UO), affiliated with the Department of Biology and the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB). He holds a B.S. in Zoology from Duke University (1977) and a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Washington (1985). His research focuses on the functional morphology, ecology, and evolution of marine invertebrate larvae, particularly sea urchins, barnacles, and snails. He examines how developmental processes and environmental factors influence larval form, feeding mechanics, and post-metamorphic success. His work integrates experimental, comparative, and phylogenetic approaches to explore evolutionary constraints and ecological adaptations.
Emlet has held significant roles, including Acting Director of OIMB (2001–2002) and visiting professorships at institutions like the University of Melbourne and Friday Harbor Laboratories. His honors include a Fulbright Senior Fellowship (2007), NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award (1990–1995), and a Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship (1989).
His research spans larval nutrition, metamorphosis, and the interplay between larval quality and juvenile performance. Notable studies include investigations into barnacle cyprid swimming mechanics, predator-induced larval morphologies, and the evolutionary implications of developmental modes in sea urchins. Emlet collaborates widely, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on larval dispersal, deep-sea biology, and estuarine ecology.
