Publications by authors named "Michelle J Herrera"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Michelle J Herrera"
- Michelle J Herrera's recent research focuses on the genomic and physiological adaptations of fish species, particularly within the Stichaeidae family, to their respective diets, investigating the genetic basis of carnivory and herbivory.
- The studies include sequencing and analyzing the genome of Anoplarchus purpurescens, highlighting the correlation between digestive enzyme gene copy number and dietary specialization, ultimately testing the "Adaptive Modulation Hypothesis."
- Herrera also explores discrepancies in diet and digestive physiology using Lumpenus sagitta, revealing that it is an omnivore with digestive capacities aligned more closely with carnivorous species, contributing to our understanding of dietary adaptations in aquatic organisms.
