Shamindri Tennakoon Data-verified

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Last publication 2024 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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3 h-index 23 pubs 102 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Shamindri Tennakoon's research investigates the long-term ecological and evolutionary impacts of predation, particularly focusing on marine invertebrates. Her work examines how predation pressure has shaped species over geological timescales, such as the intensification of predation on echinoids during the Cenozoic era. Tennakoon's publications also explore the integration of historical and social contexts within scientific disciplines, including an overview of racism and colonialism in Western paleontology. She has contributed to understanding the ecology of biotic interactions within echinoid species and the development of educational materials for geosciences and biology, utilizing museum specimens to enhance learning experiences.

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  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 23
  • Citations: 102

Selected Publications

  • A GALLERY TOUR OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND OTHER CREATIVE ENDEAVORS IN GEOSCIENCE AND BIOLOGY (2024)
  • The Ecology of Biotic Interactions in Echinoids (2023)
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