Shark Biologist and Yale Lecturer
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Cornell UniversityJoshua Moyer is a Lecturer in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University, specializing in elasmobranch biology, comparative morphology, and marine ecology. With degrees from Millersville University, Cornell University, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Moyer has extensive expertise in shark anatomy, feeding behavior, and evolution. His research focuses on shark dentition, feeding performance, and comparative morphology, with notable publications on shark tooth microstructure and feeding kinematics. As the Resident Research Scientist at the Atlantic Shark Institute and an active member of professional societies like ASIH and AES, Moyer contributes significantly to the field of shark biology. At Yale, he teaches courses on comparative vertebrate anatomy and shark biology, combining his research experience with education to foster a deeper understanding of these fascinating marine predators