Michael V. Plummer Source Confirmed

Affiliation confirmed via AI analysis of OpenAlex, ORCID, and web sources.

High Impact Emeritus

Professor Emeritus Department

Harding University Main Campus

20 h-index 69 pubs 1,326 cited

Research Areas

Species Distribution and Climate Change Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Plant and animal studies

Links

ORCID

Is this your profile? Verify and claim your profile

OverviewAI-generated summary

Michael V. Plummer's research program has focused on the ecological and physiological adaptations of reptiles, particularly turtles and squamates. His work investigates how environmental factors, such as climate and incubation temperature, influence reproductive success and offspring viability in various turtle species. This includes studies on geographic variation in incubation temperatures and the specific adaptations of hatchlings during overwintering periods, such as the respiratory pushup observed in smooth softshell turtles.

His research also extends to the anatomical and morphological aspects of reptilian urogenital systems. Plummer has published on the distal excurrent ducts and penile morphology in the Mississippi mud turtle. His work is characterized by a significant publication record, with 69 total publications and over 1,300 citations, contributing to his recognition as a highly cited researcher. He has collaborated with colleagues, including Nathan E. Mills, on shared publications.

Metrics

  • h-index: 20
  • Publications: 69
  • Citations: 1,326

Selected Publications

  • Geographic variation in incubation temperatures promoting viable offspring production in broadly co‐distributed turtles (2024) DOI
  • A global analysis of field body temperatures of active squamates in relation to climate and behaviour (2024) DOI
  • Hatchling Smooth Softshell Turtles (Apalone mutica) Perform Respiratory Pushup While Overwintering (2023) DOI
  • Distal Excurrent Ducts and Penile Morphology of the Urogenital System in the Mississippi Mud Turtle, Kinosternon subrubrum hippocrepis (Chelonia:Kinosternidae) (2021) DOI

Collaborators

Researchers in the database who share publications

Nathan E. Mills Harding University Main Campus 1 shared publication

Similar Researchers

Based on overlapping research topics

Ciara Dwyer University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Species Distribution and Climate Change Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Strong match 4 shared topics
Ethan C. Hollender University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Species Distribution and Climate Change Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Strong match 4 shared topics
John B. Jensen University of Arkansas at Monticello
Species Distribution and Climate Change Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
Strong match 4 shared topics
E.J. Richardson University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Species Distribution and Climate Change Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Strong match 4 shared topics
A. Worm Arkansas State University
Species Distribution and Climate Change Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Strong match 4 shared topics
Brittany L. McCall Arkansas State University
Species Distribution and Climate Change Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Strong match 4 shared topics