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Ants in France: Urbanization without Isolation
In ecological studies, ants are commonly used as bio-indicators because they are able to respond to rapid changes in their environments. This also makes…
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Evolution 2019: Cities Accelerate Metabolic Rate and Diminish Thermal Sensitivity in Acorn Ants
Here’s an idea for the newest weight loss fad: live in a city. In her presentation at Evolution 2019, Dr. Sarah Diamond showed that…
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City Living in a Nutshell: Urban Ants Acclimate to Higher Temperatures Faster
Evidence for evolution in urban systems is increasing, but a key outstanding question in the field of urban ecology and eco-evolutionary dynamics is whether…
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SICB 2019: What Factors Influence How Ants Cope With High Urban Temperatures?
What consequences does the urban heat island effect have for animals that live in cities? How might increased heat interact with other environmental factors,…
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Proc. B Special Issue: City Ants Adapt to Hotter Environment
In their recent contribution to the special issue on urban evolution in Proceedings B, Sarah Diamond and team share their exciting results on detecting…