The influence of vicariance and dispersal on the diversification and evolution of springtails (Collembola)
Journal: IDEALS (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
Year: 2018

Vicariance and dispersal are major drivers of the evolution of biodiversity, yet the relative impact of these processes, and the factors that influence them, often remain elusive. Identifying and understanding evolutionary processes responsible for generating diversity is essential for understanding ecological patterns and for the development and implementation of management strategies intended to conserve biodiversity. My dissertation research is focused on the historical, ecological and evolut