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Kari Benson, Ph.D. - David O. Freier, Ph.D. - Allison B. Jablonski, Ph.D. - Susan Olah, M.Ed. - John Styrsky, Ph.D. - James E. Carico, Ph.D. - Gwynn W. Ramsey, Ph.D.

James E. Carico, Ph.D.

Professor of Biology, Emeritus
Biology & Environmental Science Programs
Lynchburg College

Experience/Background

I have taught at Lynchburg College since 1964.
My postdoctoral experience was at the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University where I worked with Herbert Levi in the position of Research Fellow in Arachnology. I have served in several positions in the American Arachnological Society which include president, director, and editor of the Journal of Arachnology.

Degrees and Certifications

• B.S. in Biology
  East Tennessee State University
• M.S.
  Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
• Ph.D.
  Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Professional Interests/Research

My main area of research interest is the ecology, behavior, and systematics of spiders and have published several research articles. Mainly, I have studied a group of large spiders in the families Pisauridae and Trechaleidae that are typically associated with the margins of streams, lakes, ponds, and wetlands. In addition, I have worked on the web construction and removal strategies of other spider groups.

You may contact me at E-mail: carico@lynchburg.edu