A
leader in his
field, Dr. Ricklefs
has "helped
us gain a greater
understanding
of evolutionary
history and environmental
biology."
(Raven) His two
ecology textbooks
(Ecology, 1973,
now in its 4th
edition, and The
Economy of Nature,
1976, now in its
5th edition) have
set the standard
for almost 30
years. He has
contributed greatly
to studies of
species diversity
and the aging
process, with
a focus in the
field of ornithology.
His research on
avian development,
reproduction and
demography have
earned him an
international
reputation. |
