William E. Bemis

William E. Bemis is a Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University, specializing in comparative vertebrate anatomy, ichthyology, marine vertebrate zoology, paleontology, and systematics. With a career spanning over 40 years, Bemis has made significant contributions to the field of vertebrate biology. He received his B.A. from Cornell, M.S. from the University of Michigan, and Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. Bemis has extensive research experience, having worked with specimens in over 50 natural history collections worldwide. His research focuses on the anatomy, development, and evolutionary relationships of fossil and living fishes. Bemis has authored numerous influential publications on topics ranging from shark tooth development to the evolution of fish anatomy. He has also co-authored major textbooks in vertebrate anatomy. At Cornell, Bemis teaches courses in vertebrate biology, anatomy, paleontology, and evolution, while also training undergraduate and graduate research students. His diverse expertise and extensive research experience make him a leading figure in the study of vertebrate evolution and comparative anatomy.