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Washington Post covers Dr. Tom Cronin & Alexandra Kingston
Cuttlefish camouflage featured on Washington Post
Why do cuttlefish have visual proteins in their skin? Alexandra Kingston and Dr. Tom Cronin are studying this surprising finding looking for evidence that cuttlefish "see" with their skin.
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News

  • Nanda Cortes, graduate student, wins Award! May 13, 2013 9:35 AM
  • Biology Department Award Winners May 3, 2013 3:15 PM
  • Dr. Suzanne Ostrand-Rosenberg earns AAI award. January 14, 2013 12:05 PM

Events

  • Seminar presented by Colin Studds, Ph.D. Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 12:00 PM
  • Seminar presented by David Weisrock, Ph.D. Friday, October 11, 2013, 12:00 PM
  • Seminar presented by Tiffany Schmidt, Ph.D. Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 12:00 PM
  • Seminar presented by Mark Hauber, Ph.D. Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 12:00 PM
  • Seminar presented by Ivan Erill, Ph.D. Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 12:00 PM
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