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 ...
GROUPE DE COMMISSION DE L'UICN
Groupe de spécialistes de la limule de la CSE de l'UICN
Vue d'ensemble et description
Description:
Les quatre espèces existantes de limules sont en danger, en raison de la surpêche pour l'alimentation, les appâts, la production de produits biomédicaux dérivés de leur sang, et en raison de la perte ...
Leadership de groupe
Prof Mark BOTTON
Co-Chair
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.