One of the strengths of our lab – compared to many labs that work on host-parasite coevolution – is that we have a thorough understanding of the systematics of both the host and parasite groups we work on.  Over the years, members of the Clayton lab have published many papers on the systematics of birds and lice.  Our publications include work on taxonomy, phylogenetic reconstruction, and comparisons of host and parasite phylogenies to assess the extent of host-parasite cospeciation in particular groups.  We sometimes also publish papers, in collaboration with colleagues, on the systematics of other groups, such as parasitic flies of bats (Streblidae).

Our PEET Project Web Site
PIPeR (Price Institute for Phthirapteran Research)
New taxa of lice described by D.H. Clayton

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