Bios Departmental Seminar- “Biodiversity in urban landscapes” by Emily Minor
September 15, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Abstract:
Urban ecosystems are spatially heterogeneous, temporally dynamic, and contain novel communities of species that have never interacted before in evolutionary history. Research in my lab has shown that, despite extensive habitat modification, cities support a substantial number of native species and offer unrealized opportunities for conservation. Conversely, our research has also documented the distribution, spread, and drivers of introduced species, particularly the ways in which they are encouraged by people (e.g., ornamental plants, honey bees). These opposing forces form a fascinating study system.
In this presentation, I will give an overview of my lab’s research in urban ecosystems. I will also provide a more in-depth look into one particular component of urban ecosystems—residential neighborhoods. I will show the complex interactions between people, their yards and gardens, and urban wildlife, and explain how those interactions can scale up to affect large-scale patterns of biodiversity.
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Date posted
Aug 5, 2020
Date updated
Sep 8, 2020