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Graham Slater is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on evolutionary biology, particularly the evolutionary trajectories of pinnipeds and their ecological dynamics. Graham employs molecular phylogenetics and fossil record integration to shed light on the complexities of evolutionary histories. He has contributed to understanding how microevolutionary and macroevolutionary rules affect trait development across extant and extinct taxa. His work also addresses empirical and methodological challenges in model-based inferences regarding diversification rates in extinct clades. Graham has authored multiple publications in high-impact journals, examining the evolutionary history and locomotor adaptations of mammals. His passion for understanding the interplay between evolution and ecology drives his research interests, and he continues to explore the adaptive significance of morphological traits across a range of species.
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