Our lab focuses on the intersection between macroecology and macroevolution, considering macroecological patterns under an evolutionary perspective and evolutionary patterns and processes on a spatial context. In short, we work with macroecological theory and methods integrating macroecology with phylogenetic approaches to understand geographic patterns of biodiversity. We are based at the Evolutionary Biology Network of Instituto de Ecología, A.C.. We are also part of the Ecology & Evolution and Animal Biodiversity Graduate Programs of the Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), Brazil. In addition, we participe in the Applied Geographical Ecology group and Latin American Network for the study of Neotropical Biogeography (Red-Bion)
Our research interests comprise a broad array of topics related to the fields of macroecology, macroevolution, biogeography, community and theoretical ecology, ecophylogenetics, phylogenetic comparative methods and conservation biology. We are particularly interested in studying geographic patterns of biodiversity and the structure of ecological communities as well as understanding the causes that originate, maintain and alter such patterns. We focus mainly on vertebrates, but also work with other taxa including insects and plants. Currently, we integrate ecological and evolutionary approaches to study biogeographic and phylogenetic patterns, their relationship with the environment and the application of such studies to informed conservation assessments and actions.
Macroecological patterns under an evolutionary perspective
Biogeographical and macroecological tools to inform conservation plans
Investigating macroecological patterns of species interactions
Macroevolutionary patterns across space and time
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