E. I. Svensson

Revisiting evolutionary rate-time relationships

This paper reanalyzes evolutionary rate-time relationships, showing negative scaling is inevitable and often misinterpreted, with time variation explaining most variation across datasets.

Opsin gene expression plasticity and spectral sensitivity in male damselflies could mediate female colour morph detection

This study examines opsin gene expression and spectral sensitivity in male damselflies, finding plasticity in opsin expression that may influence their ability to detect female colour morphs.

The genomics and evolution of inter-sexual mimicry and female-limited polymorphisms in damselflies

This study identifies the genomic basis of female-limited morphs and male mimicry in damselflies, revealing structural variants and transposable element activity driving these phenotypes.

Persistence of the ecological niche in pond damselflies underlies a stable adaptive zone despite varying selection

The paper quantifies selection on wing shape and body size in pond damselflies, finding stable adaptive zones despite varying selection pressures.

Heritable variation in thermoregulation is associated with reproductive success in the world's largest bird

This study shows that heritable thermoregulatory capacity in ostriches is linked to reproductive success under hot conditions and is shaped by local climate adaptation.

Tropical origin, global diversification and dispersal in the pond damselflies (Coenagrionoidea) revealed by a new molecular phylogeny

This study presents a molecular phylogeny of pond damselflies to investigate the role of time, macroevolutionary processes, and biome-shift dynamics in shaping the latitudinal diversity gradient.

Evolutionary trade-offs between heat and cold tolerance limit responses to fluctuating climates

The paper identifies a negative genetic correlation between heat and cold tolerance in ostriches, limiting their ability to adapt to fluctuating climates.

Phenotypic plasticity is aligned with phenological adaptation on both micro- and macroevolutionary timescales

The paper shows phenotypic plasticity in phenology aligns with adaptation across micro- and macroevolutionary scales in damselflies.

Selection on phenotypic plasticity favors thermal canalization

The paper shows that thermal plasticity in insects can be maladaptive under climate change, with natural and sexual selection favoring reduced thermal reaction norm slopes and increased thermal canalization.

A molecular phylogeny of forktail damselflies (genus Ischnura) reveals a dynamic macroevolutionary history of female colour polymorphisms

This study constructs a time-calibrated phylogeny of Ischnura damselflies to explore the macroevolutionary history of female colour polymorphisms.

The search for sexually antagonistic genes: Practical insights from studies of local adaptation and statistical genomics

This paper evaluates methods for identifying sexually antagonistic genes by integrating concepts from local adaptation and statistical genomics, applying them to genome data and experimental approaches.

Changes in gene expression during female reproductive development in a colour polymorphic insect

The paper examines gene expression changes during female reproductive development in a polymorphic damselfly, finding that male-mimic morphs show accelerated development and differential regulation of reproductive-related genes.

On reciprocal causation in the evolutionary process

The paper examines reciprocal causation in evolutionary theory, arguing that it has been recognized in standard evolutionary theory and the Modern Synthesis, contrary to claims for an Extended Evolutionary Synthesis.