From patterns to action: Leveraging beta diversity for ecological understanding and conservation

Europe/Rome
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Seminari IRSA 2023

Seminari Limnologici 2023

 

From patterns to action: Leveraging beta diversity for ecological understanding and conservation

 

 


Dr. Caio Graco-Roza

University of Helsinki


 

                                                                                             

 

In this talk, Caio will present recent research on the use of functional diversity to study conspicuous ecological patterns but also practical applications for conservation of biological communities. He will discuss what insights we can get from widespread theories such as the distance decay of similarities for worldwide communities, but also more focused case studies such as the assembly processes in European cave spiders. From the practical standpoint, he will show how using functional beta-diversity untangle patterns of communities exposed to river damming, urbanization, and other human pressures. Join Caio for an insightful discussion on the power of beta diversity in ecology and conservation, and how we can use this knowledge to promote sustainable practices for the future.

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GdL seminari IRSA
    • 14:00 15:30
      From patterns to action: Leveraging beta diversity for ecological understanding and conservation 1h 30m