Dr. Laurie C. Anderson
Paleobiology, Paleoecology, Taphonomy
Laurie C. Anderson, Ph.D.
Laurie C. Anderson, Ph.D.
Vice President of Research
South Dakota Mines
501 E. Saint Joseph St. Rapid City, SD 57701
605-394-2493
Curriculum Vita
LCA cv Jun 2024.pdfResearch synopsis
Research synopsis
My research focuses on the (paleo)biology, (paleo)ecology, taphonomy and phylogeny of mollusks, particularly Bivalvia. My work combines field research in both modern and ancient settings, museum studies, and laboratory analyses.
Example Projects/Interests
Chemosymbiosis in Lucinid Bivalves
Chemosymbiosis in Lucinid Bivalves
Coastal Ecosystems & the Deepwater Horizon Spill
Coastal Ecosystems & the Deepwater Horizon Spill
Evolution of Corbulidae
Evolution of Corbulidae
Fossil and Modern Amazonian Mollusks
Fossil and Modern Amazonian Mollusks
Collections Digitization
Collections Digitization
Cretaceous Western Interior Seaway
Cretaceous Western Interior Seaway
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