You’re at #SMBE23? Interested in #denovomutation rates, #speciesdiversity, or #cichlids? Come to my poster no.1 (!) in session 18 in the castle prison tomorrow! [1/3]

Species diversity may depend on their similarities, not their differences. A new theory suggests that species coexist by sharing traits that allow them to exploit the same resources, such as food and habitat. The theory challenges the traditional view that species diversity is driven by niche differentiation or the ability to avoid competition.

#SpeciesDiversity #TraitSimilarity #NicheDifferentiation https://www.quantamagazine.org/the-key-to-species-diversity-may-be-in-their-similarities-20230626/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FMind+and+Matter

Referenced link: https://phys.org/news/2023-02-angle-theory-species-diversity-rainforest.html
Discuss on https://discu.eu/q/https://phys.org/news/2023-02-angle-theory-species-diversity-rainforest.html

Originally posted by Phys.org / @physorg_com: http://nitter.platypush.tech/physorg_com/status/1628404260898500608#m

New angle on theory explaining #speciesdiversity in rainforest trees @nature https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05717-1 https://phys.org/news/2023-02-angle-theory-species-diversity-rainforest.html

Which of these life-forms is least important for the functioning of the biosphere?

#Biosphere #SpeciesDiversity #ComplexSystems #Biomes

#NewSpecies!
New spider from Japan just crept in:

Micaria longimana

Treatment: http://treatment.plazi.org/id/03CC87B0-FF81-2812-FC1C-DEB7FF18F8E9
Original paper: http://doi.org/10.12782/specdiv.27.319
#SpeciesDiversity

#FAIRdata #Biodiversity #Conservation #arachnids #Spiders #arachnology #Japan

"Where there is wondrous variety, there will be innovation and flourishing. Where there is homogeneity, there will be stagnation and withering."

Piper Anne Twain

#SpeciesDiversity #EmotionalIntelligence #Quotes

RT @D_Siegieda@twitter.com

Are you still using #Shannon or #Simpson indexes to check #diversity of taxa in your study? Then you should definetely read this paper ⬇️ by Michael Roswell, @jd_mathbio@twitter.com and @rachael_winfree@twitter.com
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/oik.07202#.Y24lRFXK7Zk.twitter

#speciesdiversity #ecology #science

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/D_Siegieda/status/1591018278117576704