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Maureen A. Donnelly

Maureen A. Donnelly is a astronomy topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Maureen A. Donnelly rather than just read about it. In short: Maureen Ann Donnelly (born 1954) is an American herpetologist based at Florida International University. Education and career She received her B.A. degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1977 and graduated from the University of Miami with her doctorate degree in 1987.

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Reference excerpt

Maureen Ann Donnelly (born 1954) is an American herpetologist based at Florida International University.

Education and career She received her B.A. degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1977 and graduated from the University of Miami with her doctorate degree in 1987. Following her Ph.D., she held postdoctoral positions at the American Museum of Natural History and the University of Miami. She joined the faculty of Florida International University in 1994 and, as of 2022, is a professor in the biological sciences department. Donnelly served as president of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists in 2016.

Research Donnelly's research focuses on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of tropical amphibians and reptiles. Donnelly's early research was on the use of space in the early development of tadpoles. She has examined the loss of amphibians and reptiles, using Costa Rica as a model for global issues with biodiversity.

Honors and awards In 2017 Donnelly received the Robert K. Johnson Award for Excellence in Service from the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists.

Selected publications Heyer, Ronald; Donnelly, Maureen A.; Foster, Mercedes; Mcdiarmid, Roy, eds. (2014). Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity: Standard Methods for Amphibians (1st ed.). Smithsonian Books. Saporito, Ralph A.; Garraffo, H. Martin; Donnelly, Maureen A.; Edwards, Adam L.; Longino, John T.; Daly, John W. (2004-05-25). "Formicine ants: An arthropod source for the pumiliotoxin alkaloids of dendrobatid poison frogs". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 101 (21): 8045–8050. doi:10.1073/pnas.0402365101. ISSN 0027-8424. PMC 419554. PMID 15128938. Whitfield, Steven M.; Bell, Kristen E.; Philippi, Thomas; Sasa, Mahmood; Bolaños, Federico; Chaves, Gerardo; Savage, Jay M.; Donnelly, Maureen A. (2007-05-15). "Amphibian and reptile declines over 35 years at La Selva, Costa Rica". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 104 (20): 8352–8356. Bibcode:2007PNAS..104.8352W. doi:10.1073/pnas.0611256104. ISSN 0027-8424. PMC 1895953. PMID 17449638. Donnelly, Maureen A.; Guyer, Craig (1994). "Patterns of reproduction and habitat use in an assemblage of Neotropical hylid frogs". Oecologia. 98 (3–4): 291–302. Bibcode:1994Oecol..98..291D. doi:10.1007/BF00324217. ISSN 0029-8549. PMID 28313905. S2CID 24931906.

Taxa described Adercosaurus vixadnexus Myers & Donnelly, 2001 Allobates undulatus (Myers & Donnelly, 2001) Anolis bellipeniculus (Myers & Donnelly, 1996) Anomaloglossus tamacuarensis (Myers & Donnelly, 1997) Arthrosaura montigena Myers & Donnelly, 2008 Arthrosaura synaptolepis Donnelly, McDiarmid & Myers, 1992 Atractus guerreroi Myers & Donnelly, 2008 Bungarus slowinskii Kuch, Kizirian, Nguyen, Lawson, Donnelly & Mebs 2005 Caecilita Wake & Donnelly, 2009 Caecilita iwokramae Wake & Donnelly, 2009 Ceuthomantis cavernibardus (Myers and Donnelly, 1997) Echinosaura sulcarostrum Donnelly, MacCulloch, Ugarte & Kizirian 2006 Erythrolamprus torrenicola Donnelly & Myers, 1991 Hypsiboas angelicus Myers & Donnelly, 2008 Incilius majordomus Savage, Ugarte & Donnelly, 2013 Microcaecilia savagei Donnelly & Wake, 2013 Petracola waka Kizirian, Bayefsky-Anand, Eriksson, Minh & Donnelly, 2008 Philodryas cordata Donnelly & Myers, 1991 Plica lumaria Donnelly & Myers, 2001 Plica pansticta (Myers & Donnelly, 2001) Pristimantis auricarens Myers & Donnelly, 2008 Pristimantis avius (Myers & Donnelly, 1997) Pristimantis cantitans (Myers & Donnelly, 1996) Pristimantis memorans (Myers & Donnelly, 1997) Pristimantis pruinatus (Myers & Donnelly, 1996) Pristimantis yaviensis (Myers & Donnelly, 1996) Sphenomorphus rarus Myers & Donnelly, 1991 Stefania tamacuarina Myers & Donnelly, 1997 Thamnodynastes duida Myers & Donnelly, 1996 Thamnodynastes yavi Myers & Donnelly, 1996

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In the classroom: Maureen A. Donnelly is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 1954 births, American herpetologists, California State University, Fullerton, alumni, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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Maureen Ann Donnelly (born 1954) is an American herpetologist based at Florida International University. Education and career She received her B.A. degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1977 and graduated from the University of Miami with her doctorate degree in 1987.

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