Behringer, Donald C.

Behringer, Donald C.

Associate Professor

Positions

Research Associate, Biological Sciences (Old Dominion University) 2005 -
Assistant Professor, School of Forest Resources and Conservation , College of Agricultural and Life Sciences 2010 -
Affiliate Assistant Professor, School of Natural Resources and Environment , College of Agricultural and Life Sciences 2011 -
Research Assistant Professor, School of Forest Resources and Conservation , College of Agricultural and Life Sciences 2006 - 2010
Instructor, Science Department (American Heritage School, Plantation, FL) 2004 - 2006
Natural Resource Specialist, Broward County 2006
Postdoctoral Associate, Biological Sciences (Old Dominion University) 2002 - 2004
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences (Old Dominion University) 2004

research areas

has course role

home department

School of Forest Resources and Conservation School

selected publications

academic article
- Symbiotic survey of the bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) from the Gulf coast of Florida, USA. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 108019. 2023
- A new member of the Nudiviridae from the Florida stone crab (Menippe mercenaria). Virology. 109910. 2023
- Alternosema astaquatica n. sp. (Microsporidia: Enterocytozoonida), a systemic parasite of the crayfish Faxonius virilis. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 107948. 2023
- Cambaraspora faxoni n. sp. (Microsporidia: Glugeida) from native and invasive crayfish in the USA and a novel host of Cambaraspora floridanus. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 107949. 2023
- Salinity and temperature affect the symbiont profile and host condition of Florida USA blue crabs Callinectes sapidus. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 107930. 2023
- Pseudohepatospora borealis n. gen. n. sp. (Microsporidia: Enterocytozoonida): A microsporidian pathogen of the Jonah crab (Cancer borealis). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 107886. 2023
- Rediscovering "Baculovirus-A" (Johnson, 1976): The complete genome of 'Callinectes sapidus nudivirus'. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 107822. 2022
- The plot thickens: Ovipleistophora diplostomuri infects two additional species of Florida crayfish. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 107766. 2022
- Revising the Freshwater Thelohania to Astathelohania gen. et comb. nov., and Description of Two New Species. Microorganisms. 2022
- Behavioral Immunity and Social Distancing in the Wild: The Same as in Humans?. Bioscience. 571-580. 2021
- Crustaceans, One Health and the Changing Ocean. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 107500. 2020
- A novel positive single-stranded RNA virus from the crustacean parasite, Probopyrinella latreuticola (Peracarida: Isopoda: Bopyridae). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 107494. 2020
- A novel nudivirus infecting the invasive demon shrimp Dikerogammarus haemobaphes (Amphipoda). Scientific Reports. 14816. 2020
- Oceanographic features and limited dispersal shape the population genetic structure of the vase sponge Ircinia campana in the Greater Caribbean. Heredity. 2020
- A new lineage of crayfish-infecting Microsporidia: the Cambaraspora floridanus n. gen. n. sp. (Glugeida: Glugeidae) complex from Floridian freshwaters (USA). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 107345. 2020
- Life history traits and reproductive performance of the caridean shrimp Lysmata boggessi, a heavily traded invertebrate in the marine aquarium industry. Peerj. e8231. 2020
- Circular Single-Stranded DNA Virus (Microviridae: Gokushovirinae: Jodiemicrovirus) Associated with the Pathobiome of the Flat-Back Mud Crab, Eurypanopeus depressus. Microbiology resource announcements. 2019
- Genomic and developmental characterisation of a novel bunyavirus infecting the crustacean Carcinus maenas. Scientific Reports. 12957. 2019
- A histological atlas for the Palinuridae (Crustacea: Decapoda: Achelata): A guide to parasite discovery and spotting the abnormal in spiny lobsters. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 2019
- Changes in temperature, pH, and salinity affect the sheltering responses of Caribbean spiny lobsters to chemosensory cues. Scientific Reports. 4375. 2019
- White spot syndrome virus and the Caribbean spiny lobster, Panulirus argus: Susceptibility and behavioral immunity. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 2019
- Host genetics and geography influence microbiome composition in the sponge Ircinia campana.. Journal of Animal Ecology. 2019
- Partial Validation of a Taqman Real-Time Quantitative Pcr Assay for the Detection of Panulirus Argus Virus 1. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 129:193-198. 2018
- Partial Validation of a Taqman Real-Time Quantitative Pcr Assay for the Detection of Panulirus Argus Virus 1. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms. 129:193-198. 2018
- Parasite avoidance behaviours in aquatic environments. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 2018
- Mating System and Reproductive Performance in the Isopod Parabopyrella Lata, a Parasitic Castrator of the `Peppermint' Shrimp Lysmata Boggessi. Marine Biology. 165. 2018
- Integrative Taxonomy of the Ornamental `Peppermint' Shrimp Public Market and Population Genetics of Lysmata Boggessi, the Most Heavily Traded Species Worldwide 2017
- Competition With Stone Crabs Drives Juvenile Spiny Lobster Abundance and Distribution 2017
- Small-Scale Spatial Variation in Population-and Individual-Level Reproductive Parameters of the Blue-Legged Hermit Crab Clibanarius Tricolor 2017
- Isolation and Characterization of Eight Polymorphic Microsatellites for the Spotted Spiny Lobster, Panulirus Guttatus 2016
- Casitas: a Location-Dependent Ecological Trap for Juvenile Caribbean Spiny Lobsters, Panulirus Argus. Ices Journal of Marine Science. 72:177-184. 2015
- Genetic Evidence From the Spiny Lobster Fishery Supports International Cooperation Among Central American Marine Protected Areas 2015-04-01
- Behavioral Immunity Suppresses an Epizootic in Caribbean Spiny Lobsters. PLoS One. e0126374. 2015
- Reproductive Biology of the Marine Ornamental Shrimp Lysmata Boggessi in the South- Eastern Gulf of Mexico. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. 94:141-149. 2014-02-01
- Distribution, Prevalence, and Genetic Analysis of Panulirus Argus Virus 1 (Pav1) From the Caribbean Sea 2013-05-01
- Ontogenetic Shifts in Resource Allocation: Colour Change and Allometric Growth of Defensive and Reproductive Structures in the Caribbean Spiny Lobster Panulirus Argus. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. 108:87-98. 2013-01-01
- Spatial Dynamics in the Social Lobster Panulirus Argus in Response To Diseased Conspecifics. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 474:191-200. 2013-01-01
- Sexual Dimorphism, Allometry, and Size At First Maturity of the Caribbean King Crab, Mithrax Spinosissimus, in the Florida Keys. Journal of Shellfish Research. 31:909-916. 2012-12-01
- Disease Effects On Lobster Fisheries, Ecology, and Culture: Overview of Dao Special 6 2012-08-01
- Comparison and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Pit Tag Antennae Resighting and Seine-Net Recapture Techniques for Survival Analysis of An Estuarine-Dependent Fish 2012-06-01
- Disease Will Limit Future Food Supply From the Global Crustacean Fishery and Aquaculture Sectors. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 110:141-157. 2012-06-01
- Diseases of Wild and Cultured Juvenile Crustaceans: Insights From Below the Minimum Landing Size. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 110:225-233. 2012-06-01
- Pav1 Infection in the Florida Spiny Lobster (Panulirus Argus) Fishery and Its Effects On Trap Function and Disease Transmission. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 69:136-144. 2012-01-01
- Insight Into the Molecular Diversity of the Caribbean Spiny Lobster Virus, Panulirus Argus Virus 1. Journal of Shellfish Research. 30:534. 2011-08-01
- Review of Panulirus Argus Virus 1-a Decade After Its Discovery 2011-04-01
- Disease Avoidance Influences Shelter Use and Predation in Caribbean Spiny Lobster. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. 64:747-755. 2010-04-01
- Potential Effects of Catastrophic Cyanobacteria Blooms On Caribbean Spiny Lobster Population Dynamics in Florida Bay Usa. Journal of Shellfish Research. 28:682. 2009-08-01
- The Epidemiological Status of Pav1, and the Effects of Infection On Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panulirus Argus) Condition, Olfaction, and Predation Risk. Journal of Shellfish Research. 28:682. 2009-08-01
- Microsporidiosis in the Caribbean Spiny Lobster Panulirus Argus From Southeast Florida, Usa 2009-04-01
- Is Seagrass An Important Nursery Habitat for the Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Panulirus Argus, in Florida?. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research. 43:327-337. 2009-02-01
- Transmission of Panulirus Argus Virus 1 (Pav1) and Its Effect On the Survival of Juvenile Caribbean Spiny Lobster 2008-05-01
- Ecological and Physiological Effects of Pav1 Infection On the Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panuhrus Argus Latreille). Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 359:26-33. 2008-04-01
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research overview

My research program has two main foci: 1) the effects of disease on the ecology of marine organisms and, 2) the resilience and restoration of benthic marine communities (e.g., coral reefs and tropical hard-bottom areas) affected by human or natural disturbances. The two are not mutually exclusive in that the effects of disease are altered or exacerbated by impacts to the habitat structure that sessile communities provide.

principal investigator on

Tools for Sustainably Managing the Florida Lobster Fishery Under Threat From Disease and Climate Changeu awarded by US Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 2014 - 2016
Ecological Importance and Genetic Population Structure of Several Invertebrates in the Florida Marine Life Fishery awarded by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 2014 - 2015
Restoration of Shallow Sponge Communities in the Florida Keys awarded by US Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 2012 - 2014
Advancing Toward a Stock Status Evaluation for Key Species for Key Speciesorida Marine Life Fishery awarded by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 2014
Are Mooring Buoys Effective for Managing Vessel Anchoring and Coral Reef Impacts in South Florida. awarded by US Department of Interior 2012 - 2014
Life History Studies on Two Enblematic Ornamental Crustaceans From the Fl Keys, the Blue-Legged Hermit Crab & .......... awarded by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 2011 - 2013
Collaborative Proposal: Connectivity of Disease in Marine Ecosystems: Multi-Scale Dynamics of a Viral Disease Infecting awarded by National Science Foundation 2009 - 2013
Determining Coral Reef Impacts Associated With Boat Anchoring and User Activity awarded by US Department of Interior 2008 - 2012
Determining Coral Reef Impacts Associated With Boat Anchoring and User Activity awarded by Mote Marine Laboratory 2009 - 2011
Restoration of Shallow Sponge Communities in the Florida Keys: Phase I awarded by Nature Conservancy 2009 - 2011
Determining Coral Reef Impacts Associated With Boat Anchoring and User Activity Miami Dade County awarded by US Department of Commerce 2008 - 2011
Determination of Vessel Use Patterns on Coral Reefs Within the SE Florida Coral Reef Initiative (Sefcri) Region awarded by US Department of Commerce 2008 - 2011
Determining Coral Reef Impacts Associated With Boat Anchoring and User Activity awarded by Mote Marine Laboratory 2008 - 2009
Investigating the Role of the Spotted Spiny Loster in the Recovery of the Long-Spined Sea Urchin on the Coral Reefs awarded by Mote Marine Laboratory 2008 - 2009

investigator on

teaching activities

FAS4905 Fall 2011 08G2 FAS4905 Fall 2011 08G2
FAS4905 Fall 2012 08G2
FAS4905 Summer 2011 4610 FAS4905 Summer 2011 4610
FAS4905 Summer 2011 4C58 FAS4905 Summer 2011 4C58
FAS4932 Fall 2012 089D
FAS4932 Fall 2012 14G5
FAS4932 Summer 2011 0486 FAS4932 Summer 2011 0486
FAS4933 Spring 2011 8464 FAS4933 Spring 2011 8464
FAS4933 Spring 2012 8464
FAS5276C Summer 2009 1195 FAS5276C Summer 2009 1195
FAS5276C Summer 2011 0480 FAS5276C Summer 2011 0480
FAS6905 Spring 2010 4872 FAS6905 Spring 2010 4872
FAS6932 Fall 2008 8902 FAS6932 Fall 2008 8902
FAS6932 Fall 2009 8267 FAS6932 Fall 2009 8267
FAS6932 Fall 2011 5131 FAS6932 Fall 2011 5131
FAS6932 Fall 2012 06C8
FAS6932 Fall 2012 06DC
FAS6932 Fall 2012 5131
FAS6971 Fall 2008 2197 FAS6971 Fall 2008 2197
FAS6971 Fall 2009 2197 FAS6971 Fall 2009 2197
FAS6971 Fall 2010 2197 FAS6971 Fall 2010 2197
FAS6971 Fall 2011 2320 FAS6971 Fall 2011 2320
FAS6971 Fall 2012 03A8
FAS6971 Spring 2010 4893 FAS6971 Spring 2010 4893
FAS6971 Spring 2011 4893 FAS6971 Spring 2011 4893
FAS6971 Summer 2009 7933 FAS6971 Summer 2009 7933
FAS6971 Summer 2010 7933 FAS6971 Summer 2010 7933
FAS6971 Summer 2011 7933 FAS6971 Summer 2011 7933
FAS6971 Summer 2012 7B26
FAS7979 Fall 2011 2321 FAS7979 Fall 2011 2321
FAS7979 Spring 2010 4898 FAS7979 Spring 2010 4898
FAS7979 Spring 2011 4898 FAS7979 Spring 2011 4898
FAS7979 Spring 2012 4898
FAS7979 Summer 2011 7934 FAS7979 Summer 2011 7934
VME4906 Fall 2011 8919 VME4906 Fall 2011 8919
VME4906 Fall 2011 8920 VME4906 Fall 2011 8920
VME4906 Fall 2012 8919
VME4906 Fall 2012 8920
VME6934 Fall 2011 8921 VME6934 Fall 2011 8921
VME6934 Fall 2011 8929 VME6934 Fall 2011 8929
VME6934 Fall 2012 8921
VME6934 Fall 2012 8929
WIS4905 Fall 2012 2813
WIS4905 Spring 2010 2921 WIS4905 Spring 2010 2921

education and training

Ph.D. in Ecological Sciences, Old Dominion University 2003
B.S. in Zoology, University of Florida 1991

awards and honors

full name

Dr Donald Charles Behringer, Jr

primary email

behringer@ufl.edu

phone

(352) 273-3634

Publications in VIVO

Co-author Network

Co-investigator Network

Contact Info

behringer@ufl.edu

(352) 273-3634