Autumn is fast approaching here in New England. Every year, I anxiously…
Sky Islands
When I first heard the term sky islands it conjured up images…
Mating Systems
Last blog I mentioned some specifics about horse shoe crab mating behavior…
The puzzling case of the twisted sisters
In the business of making evolutionary trees you’re always on the lookout…
#ESA100: The Centennial Celebration of the Ecological Society of America Meeting
Ecology is the study of relationships between organisms and their habitats and…
An Attractive Nuisance?
As an urban ecologist, I’m fascinated by the ability of plants and…
The invasive dilemma
When we think of non-native species the immediate and almost programmed response…
A biologist’s bucket list
For every biologist there is a list of natural events or places…
Species: biological phenomenon or human construct?
You probably think you know what a species is. Look at the…
The unit of biodiversity
Biodiversity is a simple and beautiful concept. It’s exactly what it sounds…
