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We use physiology to understand how animals function in their environment. Our research blends experimental biology with simulation-based computer models to identify the physiological processes driving species' distributions, extinction, and adaptation. The approach requires insight from behavior, physiology, and physics, providing a highly integrative perspective into organismal biology. Through the synthesis of these disciplines, we provide a comprehensive understanding of organisms, from genes to geographic ranges, while improving our capacity to predict the impact of climate change.

RECENT UPDATES
  • A new review in press at Global Change Biology on the promise of biophysical ecology for predicting species responses to climate change. See pre-print here.
  • New manuscript accepted to Evolution on thermal adaptation in desert rodent fur! Check out link here.
  • A huge congratulations to Colton Poore on finishing his master's degree!​
  • New manuscripts published in Ecography, The American Naturalist, The Journal of Experimental Biology, and The Journal of Avian Biology this year. See more under Publications.
  • Super productive summer with grad students Kevin and Colton, very excited to see their presentations at SICB 2022!
  • New publication in Annual Reviews on why species' traits do not predict range shifts from climate change.
  • Great piece in Vox about salamanders, check it out!
NEW PUBLICATIONS
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Plumage balances camouflage and thermoregulation in horned  larks (Eremophila alpestris) 
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Thermal adaptation of pelage in desert rodents balances cooling and insulation

Iowa State University
Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology
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