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Thayer Hallidayschult is a Lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences, The University of Oklahoma. They hold a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the same institution. Their research focuses on invasive species dynamics, particularly the role of ecosystem engineers like zebra mussels in modifying aquatic ecosystems. They investigate how these species influence habitat conditions and facilitate the establishment of other invasive species.
Research emphasizes spatial variations in zebra mussel colonization patterns and their ecological impacts in subtropical reservoirs. The work highlights thresholds for population density effects and cascading ecosystem changes.
- Education: PhD, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Oklahoma
Current research actively explores limnological processes disrupted by invasive species, with a focus on engineering species' long-term ecological legacy.
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