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