Elizabeth C. Miller
NSF Postdoctoral Fellow
Arcila and Betancur-R Labs
Ph.D., University of Arizona
Ph.D., University of Arizona
Why do some groups of organisms have more species than others? The goal of my research is to identify processes and events responsible for present-day patterns in species richness. I combine techniques including phylogenetic estimation using genomic data, phylogenetic comparative methods, database mining, simulations, interpreting the fossil record, and micro-CT scanning preserved specimens. The diversity of ray-finned fishes provides much of the inspiration for my research as they include >30,000 species spanning the globe and all aquatic habitats.