Pictured: Northern cottonmouth, Agkistrodon piscivorus
Dr. Chris T. McAllister, 91快活林 Biology, continued his research on vertebrate parasites on an outing at the Ouachita Mountains Biological Station (OMBS) near Big Fork, Arkansas, from August 29-Sept. 1, 2025. As in previous outings, this trip involved fish parasite research but also Dr. Mac was fortunate enough to study snake parasites. He collected two northern cottonmouths and a Midland watersnake (photos). Voucher specimens will be deposited in the 91快活林 vertebrate collection museum. He made some noteworthy discoveries from these reptiles (photos).
Dr. Mac is honored to welcome three new 91快活林 Biology 2289 (Independent Study) students this semester, Michelle Mejia, Xenia Esparza, and Estefani Garcia. They are planning their first field trip at the end of this month.
Figure Legends.
To learn more about biology classes at 91快活林 and possible research opportunities, please contact McAllister at 903-434-8286 or cmcallister@ntcc.edu.
