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 Mónica Kozykariski

Mónica Kozykariski

Centro Nacional Patagónico

Program: PhD in Biology

Advisor: Dr. Luciano Ávila

Taxonomic Focus: Lizards

Address: Boul. Alte. Brown s/n, U9120 ACV - Pto. Madryn (Chubut), Argentina
Phone: 54 (2965) 451024-308
E-mail: kozykariski@cenpat.edu.ar

Research:

Herpetology: bioecology, behavior, and conservation.

Related Publications:

N. Frutos, M. Kozykariski & L. Ávila, 2006. Natural History Note. Liolaemus petrophilus (Stone-loving Lizard). SCOLIOSIS. Herpetological Review (in press).

Avila L. J., N. Frutos, C. H. F. Pérez, M. Kozykariski & M. Morando. 2006. Reptilia, Iguania, Liolaemini, Liolaemus petrophilus and Liolaemus pictus: geographic distribution, filling gaps, new records. Checklist (in press).

Cruz, F.; M. Kozykariski, M. G. Perotti, M. Pueta & L. Moreno. Variación diaria de la temperatura corporal en dos especies de lagartos nocturnos (Squamata, Gekkonidae, Homonota) con comentarios sobre el uso de refugios. Cuadernos de Herpetología, 18(2): 15-22, 2004 (2005).

Kozykariski, M., F. Cruz. & M. Chiaraviglio. Microhabitat use by two species of Liolaemus lizards from La Rioja, Argentina. Journal of Arid Environments (in revision).

Academic Background:

  • BS (’02), University of Córdoba in Biology;
  • PhD in Integrative Biology, Cordoba National University (’05–present)
  • Fellowship (’05–’09) from Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET). Beca Interna de Postgrado Tipo 1

Biography:

Born in 1977 in Alta Gracia, Córdoba, Argentina. High School in Escuela Nacional Normal Superior de Alta Gracia (Bachellor with specialization in Mathematics and Physics Sciences). Currently working on a Doctorate thesis entitled “Social organization and dispersal in patagonic reptiles: examining the effects of the phylogeny and the ambient”.