Sharks, Trees, and Dinosaurs
How metabolic power shapes species interactions and global diversity
How metabolic power shapes species interactions and global diversity
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John M. Grady Nature is shaped by species interactions, such as predation and competition. My work focuses on how metabolic differences between species drives interactions and, ultimately, global patterns of diversity. Warm-blooded seals, for instance, are better at hunting cold-blooded fish in chilly waters, where prey metabolism is sluggish. This is an important factor in their high latitude distribution, with conservation implications as sea temperatures continue to rise. I received my PhD in Biology at the University of New Mexico under Felisa Smith. I am currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Living Earth Collaborative at Washington University in St. Louis. |