JIMENEZ PARASITOLOGY Southern Illinois University

PARASIUTOLOGY:  THE JIMÉNEZ LAB

 

We investigate the causes that determine the distribution of parasites in a variety of hosts. These causes may be proximal and have evolutionary consequences. Proximal causes help us explain the distribution of parasites in several animals that are in close contact as a result of an invasion or introduction. The consequences may include disease outbreaks or spillovers, which can result in evolutionary changes such as diversification, coevolution, switching or extinction.

 

PARASITES!

Did you know?

Nematodes are a megadiverse group of ecdysozoans

We are looking for PhD students to work on nematode systematics