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Organismal biologists explore the variety of life on Earth by studying the form and function of living beings. At UNC Chapel Hill's Biology Department, researchers adopt a comprehensive strategy, examining everything from molecular processes to entire organisms. Their work also investigates how behaviors evolved and operate. The team employs theoretical models, field observations, and lab experiments across diverse species, studying phenomena like sea slug movement and avian communication. Key research topics encompass vertebrate social and reproductive patterns, animal communication, behavioral development, predator-prey dynamics, marine ecosystems, physiological comparisons, neural basis of behavior, structural adaptations, and movement mechanics.