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W. C. Funk

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Approach:statistical model· 6 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 4 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 4 Approach:experimental assay· 3 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 2 Assay:imaging· 2 Organism:non-human primate· 2 Research Focus:benchmarking· 1

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QUANTIFYING INTRASPECIFIC VARIATION IN HOST RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE TO A LETHAL PATHOGEN

B. M. Hardy, E. Muths, W. C. Funk, L. L. Bailey

This study quantifies intraspecific variation in host resistance and tolerance to Bd in boreal toads, finding that Wyoming toads are more tolerant than Colorado toads.

bioRxiv · Sep 29, 2023Ecology

Environmental correlates and functional consequences of bill divergence in island song sparrows

M. P. Gamboa, C. K. Ghalambor, T. S. Sillett, W. C. Funk, R. A. Furbush, J. F. Husak, R. M. Danner

The paper investigates the environmental factors shaping bill morphology in song sparrows, finding a correlation with climate rather than foraging efficiency.

bioRxiv · Sep 15, 2021 · PreprintEcology

The crucial role of genome-wide genetic variation in conservation

M. Kardos, E. Armstrong, S. W. Fitzpatrick, S. Hauser, P. Hedrick, J. Miller, D. Tallmon, W. C. Funk

This paper evaluates the feasibility of focusing conservation efforts on functional genetic variation versus genome-wide genetic variation, finding that the latter is more effective in preventing inbreeding depression and loss of adaptive potential.

bioRxiv · Jul 5, 2021Evolutionary Biology

Transmission of one predicts another: Apathogenic proxies for transmission dynamics of a fatal virus

M. L. J. Gilbertson, N. M. Fountain-Jones, J. L. Malmberg, R. B. Gagne, J. S. Lee, S. Kraberger, S. Kechejian, R. Petch, E. Chiu, D. Onorato, M. W. Cunningham, K. R. Crooks, W. C. Funk, S. Carver, S. VandeWoude, , M. E. Craft

The paper uses apathogenic FIV transmission data to predict pathogenic FeLV transmission dynamics in Florida panthers, showing comparable accuracy to traditional methods.

bioRxiv · Jan 9, 2021 · PreprintEcology

An analysis of genetic diversity actions, indicators and targets in 114 National Reports to the Convention on Biological Diversity

S. Hoban, C. Campbell, J. da Silva, R. Ekblom, W. C. Funk, B. Garner, J. A. Godoy, F. Kershaw, A. MacDonald, J. Mergeay, M. Minter, D. O'Brien, I. Paz-Vinas, S. K. Pearson, S. Perez-Espona, , M. E. Hunter

This study quantitatively analyzes genetic diversity actions, indicators, and targets in 114 CBD National Reports, finding limited focus on wild species and inadequate monitoring indicators.

bioRxiv · Aug 28, 2020 · PreprintScientific Communication & Education

Temperature and development drive variation in oral morphology among tailed frog (Ascaphus spp.) populations

A. S. Cicchino, C. M. Martinez, W. C. Funk, B. R. Forester

This study examines how temperature and developmental stage influence labial tooth number variation in tailed frog tadpoles across populations.

bioRxiv · Apr 6, 2020 · PreprintEcology

Temperature-dependence of metabolic rate in tropical and temperate aquatic insects: support for the Climate Variability Hypothesis in mayflies but not stoneflies.

A. A. Shah, H. A. Woods, J. C. Havird, E. C. Encalada, A. S. Flecker, W. C. Funk, J. M. Guayasamin, B. K. Kondratieff, N. L. Poff, S. A. Thomas, K. R. Zamudio, C. K. Ghalambor

This study examines the thermal sensitivity of metabolic rates in tropical and temperate aquatic insects, finding greater sensitivity in tropical mayflies but not stoneflies.

bioRxiv · Dec 25, 2019Ecology

Host relatedness and landscape connectivity shape pathogen spread in a large secretive carnivore

N. M. Fountain-Jones, S. Kraberger, R. Gagne, D. R. Trumbo, P. Salerno, W. C. Funk, K. Crooks, R. Biek, M. Alldredge, K. Logan, G. Baele, S. M. Dellicour, H. B. Ernest, S. VandeWoude, S. Carver, M. E. Craft

The paper examines how urbanization affects pathogen spread in pumas by analyzing landscape variables and host gene flow in two contrasting regions.

bioRxiv · Oct 23, 2019Ecology

Genetic rescue without genomic swamping in wild populations

S. W. Fitzpatrick, G. Bradburd, C. Kremer, P. Salerno, L. Angeloni, W. C. Funk

The paper tests the effects of gene flow on wild guppy populations, finding that hybrids have higher fitness and population growth without losing local adaptation.

bioRxiv · Jul 15, 2019 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology