Matthew MacManes, this is a reminder for
Diversification and Radiations
Sat Feb 9, 2008
(Pacific Time)
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Calendar: Bio Events
Chelsea Specht
Valley Life Sciences Building, UC Berkeley
The recent explosion of research in the Tree of Life has brought a wealth of phylogenetic hypotheses that serves as a framework in which to study important ecological and evolutionary patterns. One area that has advanced significantly with the use of phylogenetic comparative methods is the study of diversification events in the evolutionary history of plants. It has long been noted that some lineages have diversified greatly while others appear to be so-called living fossils, maintaining morphological continuity over long periods of time. This workshop will introduce the study of radiations including the methods used to understand factors influencing diversification. We will address questions such as: are certain life history traits associated with particularly speciose lineages? Under what conditions do adaptive radiations occur and what are the implications of these studies for conservation efforts? These questions and more will be explored using contemporary examples from pollination biology and island systems to discuss the potential roles of both biotic and abiotic factors in driving plant evolution and diversification.
Course fee $35/$50
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