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Douglas Currie is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. His research focuses on evolution, classification, and biogeography specifically studying black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae). Currie's work includes conducting cladistic analyses to examine the relationship among species based on structural features, chromosomes, behavior, and ecology. He has developed a long-term research program on caddisflies (Trichoptera), particularly specializing in the reference fauna of Southeast Asia. Current projects involve revisions and phylogenetic analyses of plesiotypic simuliine genera and biodiversity surveys in Vietnam and other countries in Indochina. Additionally, Currie is working on a comprehensive book about black flies in North America, contributing significantly to the understanding of these insects in ecological research and biodiversity assessments.
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