Ebony G. Murrell
Me and my husband, Bob.
Our two kitties, Darwin (left) and Chaplin (right).
Current Research Pursuits
I am currently
enrolled at
My Faculty
Advisory Committee includes:
- Dr. Steven Juliano (chair)
- Dr. Roger Anderson
- Dr. Victoria Borowicz
- Dr. William Perry
- Dr. Tom Miller, at
My current
research focus is primary succession of macroinvertebrates – primarily Dipterans
– in artificial containers. Spatial
distribution and ecological interactions (competition, predation, etc.) have
been studied for several container-dwelling species, but few studies have
addressed the temporal distribution of these species. I believe that artificial container systems
could provide a new and interesting model in which to test basic hypotheses on
the mechanisms that drive ecological succession.
For my research
and work experience, click here.
Publications
Murrell, E.G., and S.A. Juliano. In
prep. Demographic estimates of R*
for organisms with complex life cycles yield accurate predictions of
competitive outcomes.
Murrell, E.G., K. Damal, and S.A. Juliano. In prep. Distributions of
competing aquatic insects depend on detritus types, nutrient ratios, and food
availability.
Murrell, E.G.,
A.E. Goyen, and A.M. Griffin. In review. Length
of stay at a shelter influences the response of dogs to human communicative
gestures. Applied Animal Behaviour Science.
In review.
Disney, R.H.L., R.S. Copeland, and E. Murrell. 2009.
The true identity of Copeland’s aquatic scuttle fly (Diptera: Phoridae)
from Indiana and recognition of a sibling species from Texas. Proceedings
of the Entomological Society of Washington 111(3): 564-574. PDF
Murrell, E.G., and S.A.
Juliano. 2008. Detritus type alters the outcome of interspecific
competition between Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus
(Diptera: Culicidae). Journal
of Medical Entomology 45:375-383.
PDF
Juliano, S.A., J.R. Olson,
E.G. Murrell, and J.D. Hatle. 2004. Plasticity and canalization of insect
reproduction: testing alternative models
of life history transitions. Ecology
85(11): 2986-2296. PDF
Gratuitous, Random, and Generally Non-Applicable Information
About Myself
I prefer to take
a multidisciplinary approach to life; thus, I have a variety of interests
outside of biology, such as:
- Singing
- Playing piano
- Creative writing
- Drawing (For examples of my
artwork, click here)
- Animal training
- Giving my advisor a hard
time (he deserves it)
If you wish to contact me, you may email me at egmurre@ilstu.edu.