Research Interests
Broadly, I am interested in macroevolution and the study of phylogeny. I aim to study mechanisms of evolution, organismal biology and behavior, and taxonomy of various groups, specifically deep sea organisms. Groups of interest include Chimaeriformes, Squaliformes, Hexanchiformes, and other early chondrichthyans.
To reach me
Email: lily.frierson@ufl.edu
Phone: 813 614 1479
Research Experiences
UF Reynolds Lab | Research Assistant
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involved in sample processing for a PhD candidate researching seagrass ecology. Responsibilities involve species identification of Florida estuarine fish and invertebrates, measuring, weighing, counting, and logging sample data
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UF Reisinger Lab | Paid Technician
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responsible for identification of insect larvae and invertebrates native to southeast US, collection of dyed specimens sorted from river/creek debris, logging data found from sample processing
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Florida Museum of Natural History
Invertebrate Zoology Department | Volunteer
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responsible for various curatorial tasks such as rehousing specimens, pulling/returning specimens for loans, cataloging field data into museum system, and genetic plating of specimens using Smithsonian techniques.
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