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Tim Dickinson is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Master of Science (MSc) degrees from McGill University, followed by a PhD from the University of Western Ontario. His research primarily focuses on systematics of Crataegus, particularly sections Crus-galli and Douglasianae, examining aspects such as phenetic variation, genetic variation, and breeding systems. Tim integrates developmental data into systematic studies through morphometric analyses, which include investigations into shape variation, numerical taxonomy, and cladistics. Current projects involve the phylogeny of Crataegus in collaboration with postdoctoral fellow Mehdi Zarrei and other researchers, the rangewide morphological variation of Crataegus section Douglasianae, and studies on reproductive biology in cooperation with ROM research associate Nadia Talent. His work embodies the intersection of ecological and evolutionary biology, contributing to advancements in the understanding of these complex systems.
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