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About Dana Krempels, Ph.D.
Expertise
I can answer biology-related questions in the areas of evolution, zoology, botany, genetics, and ecology. But I don't answer homework questions or provide ideas for your science fair projects. So students please do your learning the right way by reading your text assignments and studying!

Experience
At the University of Miami, I teach Evolution and Biodiversity, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Ecology, and a variety of seminars (e.g., the Biology and Evolution of Human Gender Roles).

Education/Credentials
I have a B.S. in Biology and an A.B. in English from the University of Southern California (1980). I earned my Ph.D. in Biology in the area of evolutionary biology/visual physiology from the University of Miami in 1989.

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I am currently an "expert" in both the "Rabbits" and "Wild Animals" categories.

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Biology - When is a moustache not a moustache?

Expert: Dana Krempels, Ph.D. - 10/15/2009

Question
hi sir .Q1- i want to ask that our mustache is grown under our nose
why not on our cheek or on some where else???
Q2- why its more psinful to get hurt in winters than that in summers?
I M A STUDENT OF CLASS 8, I PROMIS ITS NT MY HW QUESTION..ACTUALLY MY TEACHER DOSNT KNOW THIS..PLZZ HELP SIR
ISHAN SIDDIQUI

Answer
Dear Ishan,

The "moustache" is called the moustache *because* it grows under the nose. That's the name that (French) humans have invented for the hair that grows only in that area. Other hair grows on the cheeks and chin (beard), but we don't call that hair the "moustache". So your question is more about language than about the biology of facial hair. :)

I'm not sure exactly what you mean when you say it's more painful to get hurt in winter than in summer. I have never heard of this, and it's not true in my experience. So if you can be more clear about what you mean, I will try to answer.

Hope this helps.

Dana

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