D. L. Mahler

Testing for heterogeneous rates of discrete character evolution on phylogenies

The paper introduces a method to test for changes in discrete character evolution rates on phylogenies, applied to lizard traits with no significant mainland-island differences found.

A simple hierarchical model for heterogeneity in the evolutionary correlation on a phylogenetic tree

The paper introduces a hierarchical model to analyze heterogeneity in evolutionary correlation between traits across a phylogenetic tree and applies it to two datasets.

A unified model of species abundance, genetic diversity, and functional diversity revealsthe mechanisms structuring ecological communities

The paper introduces a mechanistic model integrating species abundance, genetic diversity, and functional diversity to infer ecological community assembly processes using tropical tree, arthropod, and gastropod communities.

Integrating Over Uncertainty In Spatial Scale Of Response Within Multispecies Occupancy Models Yields More Accurate Assessments Of Community Composition

The paper introduces a Bayesian framework to integrate uncertainty in spatial scale of species response into multispecies occupancy models, improving accuracy in community composition assessments.

Thermal niche evolution across replicated Anolis lizard adaptive radiations

The paper examines thermal physiology divergence in Anolis lizards, showing it affects performance and coexistence, but evolves slower than morphological traits.