We explore the depths of deep-time geographic diversification dynamics, spanning an unprecedented time-frame of the last 540 million years. We invite you to delve deeper into our research lines, the projects we are engaged in, and our impactful results!
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Our research is characterized by the collaboration of diverse disciplines to advance in the understanding of life Earth´s evolution.
Biogeography
Earth dynamics
Paleontology
We explore the latitudinal gradient of species, the relationship between ecological specialization, evolutionary innovations, and species distribution, the impact of historical processes on the current distribution of species, and other wonders of biogeography.
Our research focus on the macro-scale aspects of Earth Dynamics. We aim to better understand global fenomena such as the geological evolution of continental configuration and climate throughout the Phanerozoic, in order to elucidate their consequential impacts on the biosphere.
Fossil data allow us to unravel the evolutionary history of species. We use big paleontological data to address fundamental questions in biogeography and ecology, to contextualize the present, and to anticipate potential future changes in terrestrial biota.
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2024|Article
Vrba was right: Historical climate fragmentation, and not current climate, explains mammal biogeography
Gamboa, S., Galván, S., & Varela, S. (2024). Vrba was right: Historical climate fragmentation, and not current climate, explains mammal biogeography. Global Change Biology, 30, e17339. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.17339
2024|
Early Jurassic origin of avian endothermy and thermophysiological diversity in dinosaurs
Chiarenza, A.A., Cantalapiedra, J.L., Jones, L.A., Gamboa, S., Galván, S., Farnsworth, A.J., Valdes, P.J., Sotelo, G. & Varela, S. (2024). Early Jurassic origin of avian endothermy and thermophysiological diversity in dinosaurs, Current Biology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2024.04.051
2024|Article
Evaluating the impact of historical climate and early human groups in the Araucaria Forest of Eastern South America
Vasconcellos, M. M., Varela, S., Reginato, M., Gehara, M., Carnaval, A. C., & Michelangeli, F. A. (2024). Evaluating the impact of historical climate and early human groups in the Araucaria Forest of eastern South America. Ecography, e06756. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecog.06756
2024|Article
C4 photosynthesis provided an immediate demographic advantage to populations of the grass Alloteropsis semialata
Sotelo, G., Gamboa, S., Dunning, L. T., Christin, P., & Varela, S. (2024). C 4 photosynthesis provided an immediate demographic advantage to populations of the grass Alloteropsis semialata. New Phytologist, 242(2), 774-785. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.19606
2023|Book chapter
Dinosaurs, Extinction Theories for
Chiarenza, A. A., & Brusatte, S. L. (2024). Dinosaurs, Extinction Theories for. En Encyclopedia of Biodiversity (pp. 298-309). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822562-2.00108-0