Research in the Parent lab centers on the evolutionary process of diversification in lineages exposed to novel environment.
Our general research approach is to:
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(1) observe present-day patterns of biodiversity to infer past evolutionary processes, and
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(2) test those processes with manipulative experiments in laboratory populations.
We use field observations, comparative analyses, laboratory experiments, molecular phylogenetics, and integrate them with theoretical modeling. Island systems (natural or experimental) are often the main focus of our research attention.
Have a look around our website and send us an email if you are interested in knowing more about what we do. You can also see photos of field work and sites here.
