James McClintock is professor of biology and acting associate dean of natural sciences and mathematics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. McClintock received his Ph.D. from the University of South Florida. He has authored or coauthored over 120 publications on aspects of marine invertebrate physiological, behavioral and chemical ecology. Address: Department of Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-1170. Internet: mcclinto@uab.edu