William J. Etges Data-verified

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Last publication 2024 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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33 h-index 80 pubs 2,960 cited

Biography and Research Information

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William J. Etges is a faculty member at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville who studies the ecological genetics of cactophilic Drosophila and related species. His research group investigates the genetic underpinnings of reproductive isolation and ecological speciation, particularly in fruit fly populations. Recent publications include work on the ecological genetics of cactophilic Drosophila and the analysis of cuticular hydrocarbon variation in <scp> <i>Rhagoletis</i> </scp> fruit flies as it relates to premating reproductive isolation and ecological speciation.

Etges has a scholarly profile indicated by an h-index of 33 and over 2,953 citations across 80 publications. He is recognized as a highly cited researcher and maintains an active laboratory website to showcase his ongoing research group activities. His work contributes to the understanding of evolutionary processes and genetic divergence in natural populations.

Metrics

  • h-index: 33
  • Publications: 80
  • Citations: 2,960

Selected Publications

  • Resolution of Respect: Conrad Alan Istock (1936–2023) (2024)

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