A5065065337- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Edible Oils Quality and Analysis
- Fungal Infections and Studies
University of Florida
2021-2025
University of South Florida
2025
University of Maryland, College Park
2017
ABSTRACT Movement is a key driver of population dynamics. ability and propensity often vary among populations individuals. These differences may be particularly strong in aquatic species, where the to move within site not necessarily correlated between sites. In periods range expansion, these can lead non‐equilibrium dynamics, whereby more mobile phenotypes arrange themselves spatially. This even pronounced when dispersal success nonrandom with respect heritable trait, thus acting as an...
Emergent fungal pathogens in herpetofauna are a concern both wild and captive populations. We diagnosed dermatomycosis by Paranannizziopsis australasiensis two panther chameleons (Furcifer pardalis) suspected it eight others captured from an established free-living nonnative population Florida, USA. Chameleons developed skin lesions following recent exposure to cold weather conditions while housed captivity, approximately 10 mo after capture 12 wk being placed outdoor enclosures. Affected...
Predicting potential distributions of species in new areas is challenging. Physiological data can improve interpretation predicted and be used directed distribution models. Nonnative provide useful case studies. Panther chameleons (Furcifer pardalis) are native to Madagascar have established populations Florida, USA, but standard correlative modeling predicts no suitable habitat for F. pardalis there. We evaluated commonly collected thermal traits- performance, tolerance, preference-of the...
Nonnative species are drivers of global change, affecting biodiversity and burdening society with economic costs. Effective management an invasion relies on the ability to make accurate predictions about target species' spread impact. This requires knowledge biology, making taxonomic validation critical. Even so, external morphology is still widely used determine identity novel invaders. Here, we show that a nonnative pipid frog population in Riverview, Florida, USA, initially identified as...
Abstract Native-range thermal constraints may not reflect the geographical distributions of species introduced from native island ranges in part due to rapid physiological adaptation new environments. Correlative ecological niche models thus underestimate potential invasive islands. The northern curly-tailed lizard (Leiocephalus carinatus) is established Florida, including populations north its range. Competing hypotheses explain this distribution: Thermal Matching (distribution reflects...
Abstract Invasive species threaten biodiversity and their management is economically burdensome. Research on the indirect effects of introduced are often focused ecological effects, with little focus more difficult to capture but critically important societal impacts. Often understated social costs invasive such as conflicts between managers public stakeholders. Chameleons popular in pet trade have been throughout Florida, presence attracts private collectors. After locating a population...