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In my research, I investigate the role of environmental heterogeneity, geographic variation in natural selection, and dispersal patterns in species’ evolution and persistence. Based on the findings of that work, I develop and test hypotheses about the relative importance of phenotypic plasticity and local adaptation in nature. Understanding the natural history of the system I am working with is a critical part of my research. Extensive field surveys are used to identify the axes of environmental variation that differ between populations. I combine the field surveys with mark-recapture studies to examine patterns of dispersal. Mesocosm and laboratory experiments are also important parts of my research program. Through these types of experiments, I can isolate specific factors that may determine differences between populations.
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