Dr. Chris T. McAllister, Professor of Biology at 乱色无码人妻视频影院 (乱色无码人妻视频影院), recently led three 乱色无码人妻视频影院 independent study students on a research trip to the Ouachita Mountains Biological Station (OMBS) in Big Fork, Arkansas. Michelle Mejia, Xenia Esparza, and Estefani Garcia participated in the field experience from September 26鈥28, 2025.
The outing marked the students鈥 first opportunity to conduct hands-on field research. Their work focused on examining parasites in fish and reptiles native to the region. Among their findings was what will likely be identified as a new species of myxosporean parasite from the gills of a bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus).
The team also studied a venomous cottonmouth snake (Agkistrodon piscivorus), discovering gallbladder trematodes, stomach
nematodes, and hundreds of tapeworms.
In addition to their research, the students explored Rich Mountain, Arkansas鈥檚 second-highest peak at 2,681 feet. The site is home to unique salamander species found nowhere else in the world, providing students with an unforgettable ecological perspective.
鈥淭his was an invaluable hands-on learning experience for our students,鈥 Dr. McAllister said. 鈥淲e look forward to continuing this research in future outings and expanding opportunities for students to take part in real-world scientific discovery.鈥
乱色无码人妻视频影院 plans to continue field research activities later this semester and into the spring.
For more information about biology research opportunities at 乱色无码人妻视频影院, contact Dr. McAllister at (903) 434-8286.
