Dr. David Bechler

Emeritus Professor
Biology
Valdosta State University
Georgia

Scientist Microbiology
Biography

"Dr. David Bechler is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Biology, Valdosta State University , Georgia. His research interests includes Biology of Krytolebias marmoratus, the Mangrove killifish Biology of Gopherus polyphemus, the Gopher Tortoise Biogeography/Distribution, Ecology and Behavior of South Georgia Fishes Biology of South Georgia Crayfish. He is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. Dr. David Bechler is the member of many international affiliations. He has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He has authored of many research articles/books related to Biology of Krytolebias marmoratus, the Mangrove killifish, Biology of Gopherus polyphemus, the Gopher Tortoise Biogeography/Distribution, Ecology and Behavior of South Georgia Fishes Biology of South Georgia Crayfish. "

Research Intrest

Biology of Krytolebias marmoratus, the Mangrove killifish Biology of Gopherus polyphemus, the Gopher Tortoise Biogeography/Distribution, Ecology and Behavior of South Georgia Fishes Biology of South Georgia Crayfish

List of Publications
Andrey, T., Ring, B.C., Elder, J.F., Bechler, D.L. and Avise, J C. 2010. Genetic composition of laboratory stocks of the self-fertilizing fish Kryptolebias marmoratus: A valuable resource for a wide range of experimental research. PLoS One Sep 22, 5:e12863.
Bechler, D.L. and J.S. Salter. 2013. The Status of the Blackbanded Sunfish and Other Species of Concern in the State of Georgia. Final report, Non Game Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Social Circle, Georgia, Submission date 18 December 2013. 36 pg.
Hightower, P.W. and D.L. Bechler. 2013. The Life History of the Crayfish Procambarus spiculifer in the Alapahoochee River. Freshwater Crayfish 19(1):77-89.