P.-A. Crochet

Phylogeographic breaks and how to find them: An empirical attempt at separating vicariance from isolation by distance in a lizard with restricted dispersal

This study investigates phylogeographic breaks in a lizard species, finding that genetic discontinuities may result from both vicariance and isolation by distance, with limited power to distinguish between them using nuclear markers.

Exploring the impact of read clustering thresholds on RADseq-based systematics: an empirical example from European amphibians.

This study evaluates the impact of clustering thresholds on RADseq assemblies in amphibians, showing that topology is resilient to threshold changes but branch lengths are affected.

Colour polymorphism and conspicuousness do not increase speciation rates in Lacertids

This study finds that conspicuous coloration and color polymorphism in Lacertids do not correlate with increased speciation rates, contradicting some previous hypotheses about morphic speciation.

Bimodal breeding phenology in the parsley frog Pelodytes punctatus as a bet-hedging strategy in an unpredictable environment despite strong priority effects

The paper studies bimodal breeding phenology in Parsley Frogs as a bet-hedging strategy, finding that spring cohorts compensate for autumn failures due to priority effects.

Increased birth rank of homosexual males: disentangling the older brother effect and sexual antagonism hypothesis

The paper disentangles the older brother effect and sexual antagonism hypothesis by analyzing birth rank data to determine their roles in male homosexual orientation.

Looking for mimicry in a snake assemblage using deep learning

This study uses deep learning to quantify Batesian mimicry in Western Palearctic snakes, finding 8% of non-venomous species are potential mimics.