Ernst Mayr Grant recipient Ian Solon Ito visited MCZ ichthyology to study Hypomasticus, a poorly known South American fish genus in the family Anostomidae. Ian examined specimens collected more than a century ago during the Thayer and Hassler expeditions from habitats that have since deteriorated.
Congratulations to @harvardoeb.bsky.social PhD graduates advised by MCZ Faculty-Curators!
Top left to bottom right:
Amber Rock (M Srivastava)
Maya Woolfolk (H Hoekstra)
Arianna Lord (G Giribet)
Jared Richards (@invertebratepal.bsky.social)
Juli Mayorga (G Giribet)
Katherine Angier (G Giribet)
Museum of Comparative Zoology
Museum of Comparative Zoology
Photo by Jennifer Winifred Trimble
Our Herpetology department just finished rehousing their primary type specimens: 1,800+ jars (nearly 2,700 specimens) moved into a more space‑efficient and organized setup. The process took three months and provided the bonus benefit of rediscovering dozens of hidden types along the way.
