Dr. Mark L. Botton ([email protected]) is Professor of Biology (Emeritus) in the Department of Natural Sciences at Fordham University – Lincoln Center in New York City. He received his Bachelor’s ...
Grupo de Comisión de la UICN
Grupo de Especialistas en Cangrejos Herradura de la CSE de la UICN
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Las cuatro especies existentes de cangrejos herradura están en peligro, debido a la sobrepesca para su uso como alimento, cebo, producción de productos biomédicos derivados de su sangre, y debido a la ...
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Prof Mark BOTTON
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Dr. Mark L. Botton ([email protected]) is Professor of Biology (Emeritus) in the Department of Natural Sciences at Fordham University – Lincoln Center in New York City. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Stony Brook University, his Master’s degree in Biology from Brooklyn College, and his Ph.D. in Zoology from Rutgers University. Botton has published over 70 articles and book chapters on various aspects of horseshoe crab biology, including feeding ecology, mating behavior, the effects of pollution on developmental success, and population and conservation biology. He is Co-Editor of three books, “Biology and Conservation of Horseshoe Crabs,” Changing Global Perspectives on Horseshoe Crab Biology, Conservation and Management,” and “International Horseshoe Crab Conservation and Research Efforts: 2007- 2020,” all published by Springer. He is the Co-Chairman of the IUCN) Horseshoe Crab Species Specialist Group.