A5065545842- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Data Visualization and Analytics
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
- Forest ecology and management
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
- Advanced Database Systems and Queries
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Bird parasitology and diseases
Louisiana State University
2015-2022
University of California, Berkeley
2022
Utah State University
2022
Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
2022
Government Communications Headquarters
2022
Houston Museum of Natural Science
2015-2022
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
2020
University of California, Davis
2018
California Department of Conservation
2013-2017
University of California, Los Angeles
2013-2017
Abstract Gathering genomic‐scale data efficiently is challenging for nonmodel species with large, complex genomes. Transcriptome sequencing accessible organisms large genomes, and sequence capture probes can be designed from such mRNA sequences to enrich exonic regions. Maximizing enrichment efficiency important reduce costs, but relatively few exist exon experiments in Here, we conducted a replicated factorial experiment explore the effects of several modifications standard protocols that...
Tests of absolute model fit are crucial in model-based inference because poorly structured models can lead to biased parameter estimates. In Bayesian inference, posterior predictive simulations be used test fit. However, such tests have not been commonly practiced phylogenetic due a lack convenient and flexible software. Here, we describe our newly implemented using testing, based on both data- inference-based statistics, the phylogenetics software RevBayes. This new implementation makes...
The red-eared slider turtle ( Trachemys scripta elegans ; RES) is often considered one of the world’s most invasive species. Results from laboratory and mesocosm experiments suggest that introduced RES outcompete native turtles for key ecological resources, but such can overestimate strength competition. We report on first field experiment with a wild community, involving declining species conservation concern, western pond Emys marmorata WPT). Using before/after experimental design, we show...
The relationship between organismal function and form is a cornerstone of biology because functional diversity key to generating maintaining ecological diversity. Morphological changes often occur in unison with behavioral or transitions, this process may foster diversification, but alternately could trap species on an adaptive peak. We estimated the most comprehensive phylogenetic hypothesis Murinae, young (∼15 million years) diverse (∼700 species) clade mammals. then tested for correlated...
Abstract Genomic data have only sometimes brought resolution to the tree of life. Large phylogenomic studies can reach conflicting conclusions about important relationships, with mutually exclusive hypotheses receiving strong support. Reconciling such differences requires a detailed understanding how phylogenetic signal varies among sets. Two complementary strategies for better conflicts are examine support on locus-by-locus basis and use values that capture larger range variation in...
Background Gathering genomic-scale data efficiently is challenging for non-model species with large, complex genomes. Transcriptome sequencing accessible even large-genome organisms, and sequence capture probes can be designed from such mRNA sequences to enrich exonic regions. Maximizing enrichment efficiency important reduce costs, but, relatively little exist exon experiments in organisms. Here, we conducted a replicated factorial experiment explore the effects of several modifications...
Wide-ranging species often span geographic dispersal barriers, providing opportunity for divergence via genetic drift or natural selection. Such conditions can be favorable speciation, and wide-ranging taxa are frequently subdivided into multiple by modern molecular studies. However, with species, it is important to explicitly test isolation-by-distance (IBD), which produce continuous variation that may misinterpreted as discrete population structure even distinct species. Here we examine...
Abstract The red-eared slider turtle ( Trachemys scripta elegans ; RES) is one of the world’s most invasive species. Native to central United States, RES are now widely established in freshwater habitats across globe, largely due release unwanted pets. Laboratory and mesocosm experiments suggest that introduced competitively dominant native turtles, but such competition remains untested wild. Here, we experimentally removed test whether they compete for critical basking habitat with native,...
All phylogenetic studies are built around sets of trees. Tree carry different kinds information depending on the data and approaches used to generate them, but ultimately variation they contain their structure is what drives new insights. In order better understand in tree sets, we need tools that generic, flexible, exploratory. These can serve as natural complements more formal, statistical investigations allow us flag surprising or unexpected observations, results model-based studies, well...