Ants are among of the most ecologically important groups of animals in terrestrial ecosystems thanks to their high abundance, broad range of life strategies and diverse interactions with other organisms.
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By using a range of molecular techniques, we aim to reconstruct the evolutionary history of ants to better understand the origin and maintenance of insect diversity across various tropical and subtropical regions.
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Ants participate in a wide range of interspecific interactions and are often considered keystone species in tropical ecosystems. In our group we are interested in interactions between ants and myrmecophytic plants..
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One of the ongoing threats to ecosystems is the occurrence and spread of non-native species. Our team is documenting non-native ant species and evaluating the risks possessed by invasive ants in Mexico…
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