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Biodiversity and Metacommunity Ecology Research Group

I am a community ecologist with a major interest in spatial ecology. I am the most excited about how invisible connectivity via dispersal between island-like habitats shapes biodiversity and community patterns.

Standing waters have always been central study objects of metacommunity ecology, especially ponds and pools that can be numerous in a landscape. Most of my work comes from these small ecosystems, focusing on local (trophic relationships, environmental stressors) and regional processes (dispersal) affecting biodiversity.

But the smaller, the more vulnerable: ponds and pools, particularly if they are temporary, are highly sensitive to climate change and human impact (especially habitat loss). By seeking a better understanding of these habitats and their networks in the landscape, not only can we better conserve them together their wonderful biodiversity, but we can learn a great deal about the general functioning of metacommunities.

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